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The proposed extension of reduced tariffs will help ensure an adequate supply of agricultural commodities and maintain stable and affordable prices.

China's economy continued to recover in November.

Director General of the National Union of Pork Producers, Yuri Kovalev, predicts Russia will export 250 thousand tons of pork this year.

In addition to imports from the United States, 16,100 tons from Chile and 17,900 tons from Brazil have been imported so far this year.

In 2022, Brazil exported US$ 3.14 billion worth of agricultural products to Thailand, with shipments of 5.58 million tons.

The co-legislators agreed to extend IED measures to pig farms with more than 350 livestock units (LSU).

Santa Catarina is the largest producer and exporter of pork in Brazil.

Campylobacteriosis and salmonellosis were the most frequently reported zoonotic diseases in humans in 2022, although the number of cases was lower than during the pre-pandemic years.

Compared to the November report, estimates for world corn production and trade improved slightly, and Brazilian soybean projections were cut.

This year's area is 18% smaller than the last season when the first crop spanned 379,100 hectares.

Pig slaughter was up 0.5% year-on-year and 2.9% in the quarter.

The medium-term outlook for the EU's pig meat market from now until 2035.

U.S. pork exports posted another strong performance in October, led by record-large shipments to Mexico and broad-based growth elsewhere.

Pig meat prices were down due to persistent sluggishness in import demand in Asian markets and ample exportable availabilities in some exporters.

International prices of coarse grains fell the most, dominated by a sharp fall in world maize prices.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine published the 2022 Summary Report on Antimicrobials Sold or Distributed for Use in Food-Producing Animals.

European countries have substantially reduced sales of veterinary antibiotics, which translates into a lower risk of bacteria becoming resistant in people and animals.

The pig feed sector was most severely affected in 2023, experiencing a further decline of almost 2.5 million tons.

The Commission has proposed the biggest reform of EU animal welfare rules during transport in 20 years.

The Mexican market was officially inaugurated recently with the authorization of seven Brazilian plants, whose first shipments were made in February.

The fifth stage of the campaign continues until December 12, with vaccinators visiting properties throughout the state.

Several restrictions have been removed in the newly defined outer area.

A collaborative study conducted among researchers from Argentina, Australia, Canada, China, and the United States revealed that resistance genes -Rps- to soybean stem and root rot lost efficiency.

The aim is to combat the overpopulation of wild boar, an exotic, invasive species with no natural predators, which has caused damage to farming.

This year 333 celebrated its 25th anniversary. Let's look back and see how the industry has evolved in the top-producing countries over the past 25 years.

In the third quarter of 2023 alone, Vietnam exported 5.78 thousand tons of meat and meat products, worth 28.37 million USD and imported 195.09 thousand tons of meat and meat products, worth 397.16 million USD.

Exports resume for canned beef and pork and beef and pork extracts.

Italy leads European countries in decreasing the use of antimicrobials.

FAO's annual data compilation offers insights into the current global trends in primary crops.

The outbreak occurred on a backyard farm. The state of Piauí is not part of the CSF-free zone.

South Korea only allows pork and beef from Areas Free of Foot-and-Mouth Disease without Vaccination.

Animal protein production will keep growing in 2024, but at a slower pace, as margins remain tight.

The FAO’s Statistical Yearbook offers insights into global trends in meat production.

ASF cases have been increasing since the beginning of August and are expected to continue in the near future.

Export values decreased for pigmeat as exported volumes declined by 18%.

African swine fever (ASF) spread from Europe to China in 2018—one of the largest animal disease incidents ever. The outbreak reduced China’s pork supply, and Chinese pork prices more than doubled to reach record levels.

In light of outbreaks of African swine fever in Sweden, Norway is aiming to eradicate its wild boar population as a prevention measure.

The country will launch the third batch of central pork reserve purchasing and storage work within the year.

Philippines pork imports are down this year.

Applications are now open for the second round of the Slurry Infrastructure Grant, with double the funding on offer compared with the first round.

Oilseed crushing in China was a record in the 2022/23 marketing year at 133 Mt. Added to this is a large recovery in oil imports of up to 12.69 Mt and continued growth in meal demand.

At the European level, Spain is the leading country in reducing the consumption of veterinary antibiotics and the third country in human health.

In the first nine months of 2023, the total number of pigs slaughtered in Portugal fell by 4.5% (-133,474 head).

The "Écoantibio 3" plan (2023-2028) will continue the positive momentum and build on the good results achieved over the last 10 years.

Compared to the October report, estimates for global corn production and exports were upgraded, with a larger U.S. crop expected. As for soybeans, a slight increase was projected for global production and a decrease in ending stocks.

United Kingdom pig producers can now become accredited to export to California under the US state's new Proposition 12 regulations.

Foreign sales turnover increased by 32.9% in the first nine months of 2023.

The Prime Minister has issued an official statement requesting a focus on the implementation of measures to prevent and control ASF.

The rains have helped restore soil moisture in preparation for the new soybean season, which is progressing steadily toward April of next year.

The European Commission will allocate €185.9 million in 2024 to fund promotion activities for sustainable and high-quality EU agri-food products at home and abroad.

Several key growing regions appear to be turning a corner in terms of productivity.

Shipments of Russian pork to the Chinese market may begin by the middle of next year.

Since the end of October, ASF outbreaks have continued again and have spread rapidly in the Quang Tri province.

Pig slaughter is up 0.5% year-on-year and up 3.7% from the previous quarter.

Since 2011, the country has been declared free of this disease.

Since the beginning of 2023, 2347 cases of African swine fever have been confirmed in wild boars in Poland.

Researchers have reclassified the number of African swine fever (ASF) virus strains from 25 to only six unique genotypes.

The People's Committee of Dong Xoai city, Binh Phuoc province has declared an African swine fever epidemic in Tan Binh ward.

The European Commission gave its final approval for the second call for the voluntary closure of pig farms.

The first positive case of African swine fever in the Emilia Romagna region was found in a wild boar.