Swine news - Present

China's pork imports plummet as domestic prices fall and supply stabilizes.

The country has imported more than 600,000 tons of meat in the first half of the year.

In 2023, agricultural production in France fell by 1.5% in value terms after two years of strong growth.

Methods for evaluating the effectiveness of CAP 2023-2027 policies and measures in fostering generational renewal were discussed.

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has issued a scientific opinion on the use of high expansion foam to stun and kill pigs and poultry.

Highlights from the report on the priorities of the Hungarian Presidency of the EU regarding the pig sector and agriculture.

AFCO will monitor production costs, margins, and commercial practices to improve farmers' position in the supply chain.

Two regions of the country stand out in terms of the number of recorded outbreaks.

Buenos Aires accounted for more than 50% of the slaughter for the period.

In the last month, there was a generalized increase in the national consumer price index for the main animal proteins.

Santa Catarina accounted for 56% of Brazil's pork export volume and 58% of the revenue in the first six months of this year.

Animal slaughter management is lax in many localities, leading to decreasing quality of livestock products, and increasing the risk of food safety and hygiene.

The Prime Minister requires ministries and localities to implement strict measures to prevent and control the African swine fever epidemic.

In the first half of the year, Mexico produced around 880,000 tons of pork.

The data indicate a significant reduction in African swine fever cases in both domestic pigs and wild boar.

The hog-raising sufficiency level is rising after it dropped to its lowest at the height of the ASF infection.

The outbreak occurred on a farm with 70 pigs in Chiang Mai.

The memorandum of understanding was signed to export raw materials, for technical assistance and technology transfer to strengthen the agricultural, livestock, and agro-industrial sectors.

The Secretariat of Agriculture and Rural Development transferred the presidency of this international organization to the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food of Guatemala.

Rabobank reports near-term oversupply on optimal growing conditions; demand steady.

African swine fever has reached the state of Rhineland-Palatinate, which borders Belgium, France, and Luxembourg.

Exporting these products maximizes the use of slaughtered animals and generates additional revenue for the Brazilian sector, adding value.

Its application for estimating agricultural costs requires the involvement of producers, public and private technical assistance professionals, and associations representing the different links in production chains.

Of the newly established farms, most keep up to 5 animals.

Pork exports posted another solid performance in May, but were below last year in both volume and value, according to data released by USDA and compiled by USMEF.

African swine fever virus has been detected on a domestic pig farm in Hesse for the first time, about 90 kilometers from France.

International pig meat prices increased slightly due to a steady pace of imports.

Global export prices of all major cereals decreased month on month.

At its general meeting on June 6, Marché du Porc Breton changed its name to Marché du Porc Français (MPF).

The imposition of provisional countervailing duties by the EU on Chinese electric vehicle imports can have consequences on European pork exports

The French Ministry of Agriculture is renewing its prevention campaign to protect the country from African swine fever.

In March of this year, the Philippine authorities recognized the equivalence of health inspection systems, specifically for Brazilian beef, pork, and poultry exports.

However, the number of weaned pigs is increasing, thus contributing to the increase in market hogs.

By the end of June 2024, 12 outbreaks of ASF in pigs had been confirmed.

The projects are part of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture's $7.6M investment in agricultural biosecurity.

"Vindelnrökt skinka" is a whole muscle pork ham that is traditionally hot-smoked.

In May 2024, the number of pigs slaughtered was slightly above May 2023 levels but remained well below the 2019-2023 average.

Update on the African swine fever outbreak in the district of Groß-Gerau.

Total EU production saw marginal gains of 0.3% in the first quarter compared to 2023, according to AHDB.

The number of pig farms has decreased by 3.4% in one year and by 42.2% over ten years.

The proportion of controlled pig herds that have received a sanction is just over 30%.

There were significant increases in imports of pork products and by-products from Chile and the U.S. and considerable volumes of Brazilian pork.

African swine fever has spread to all 11 districts and cities in Lang Son province.

These are the main findings of the latest monthly agri-food trade report published today by the European Commission.

Denmark to become the first country in the world with a CO₂ tax on agriculture.

With Australia's support, the Alliance for Innovation in Biosecure Pig Farming is an important step towards a safe, sustainable future for the pig farming industry in Vietnam.

After a decrease in 2023, French pork production is stabilizing in 2024.

The Belgian presidency of the Council approved a set of presidency conclusions setting out a vision for the future of agriculture in the EU.

The aim is to prevent animal abuse. In practice, electroshock equipment is used too often and not according to the rules.

Due to ASF in Poland, temporary restrictions have been imposed on the import and transit of several goods from seven provinces through Kazakhstan.

In 2023, each inhabitant in France consumed approximately 30.6 of pork.

The high foreign demand for local commodities is being felt in the domestic market. The international outlook presents opportunities in terms of funds and crop conditions, although Brazilian corn will soon enter fully into competition.

Commission approves €60 million Flemish State aid scheme to reduce nitrogen deposition on nature conservation areas.

The Thai Food and Drug Administration is developing legislation and standards regulating alternative plant-based protein products in Thailand.

The government’s sentineling program encourages farmers to return to swine production following African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks.

The EC has communicated possible tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and there are fears of retaliation against EU pork imports.

Vietnam's livestock industry is taking steps to recover after difficulties in the past few years.

This is the fourth farm outbreak in South Korea this year.

The breeding sow inventory stabilizes.

Significant changes in the distribution of the pig population have occurred within the EU27 between 2013 and 2023. Countries such as Spain have increased their share significantly, while others such as Germany have seen notable reductions.