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The Mexican pork industry is among the leading export sectors to the Korean market, where it competes alongside beef, shellfish, and seafood.

A study led by Embrapa and IICA identified, for the first time, the agtech innovation ecosystem in 23 countries in the region, with Brazil as the dominant player and digital solutions making up the majority of offerings.

The University of Copenhagen has reported the emergence of this new condition in pigs in Denmark, following its first appearance in the Netherlands.

At a meeting with the ACSP, the minister emphasized the importance of partnerships with the productive sector, expanding rural credit, and opening new international markets.

The Secretariat of Agriculture highlighted the federal meat certification system as a cornerstone of the country's export competitiveness, with Japan serving as the leading destination for Mexican pork exports.

The United States supplied 30% of Venezuela's agricultural imports by value in 2025, with soybean meal, soybean oil, wheat, and corn leading shipments.

The eradication process has been completed according to the USDA’s program standards, allowing Iowa and the U.S. to retain its Pseudorabies disease-free trade status.

The Director General of IICA warned in Ireland that the main risk for the region is not a decline in production, but rather a failure to adapt in time to global changes.

This is the world's first selective herbicide for controlling resistant grass weeds in soybeans and cotton in nearly 40 years.

South Africa's foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak continues to escalate, with outbreak locations increasing across the country.

Ministers backed the swift implementation of the Commission's plan to secure access to fertilisers and support EU farmers.

Denmark proposes that pork production be primarily geared towards domestic supply and opens a dialogue process about its future.

The increased attractiveness of Brazilian soybeans was also driven by the depreciation of the real against the dollar.

Argentina strengthens its regional leadership and international recognition in developing agricultural technology.

The decision represents a significant step forward for the sanitary and trade agenda between the two countries.

In response to the risk of foot and mouth disease (FMD), the Ministry has requested that localities strengthen surveillance, detect suspected cases early, tighten control over livestock transportation and slaughter, and promote awareness of biosecurity in livestock farming.

Researchers will focus on vaccine candidates for African swine fever and foot-and-mouth disease.

Measures include fair pricing for agricultural products, more transparent labelling and marketing standards, and a list of terms to be reserved for meat products only.

The main proposal provides preferential market access for a wide range of US seafood and agricultural goods.

G7 agriculture ministers examine risks related to rising fertilizer prices and supply chains.

On Tuesday, Parliament agreed to use the urgent procedure for measures to support farmers affected by rising fertiliser prices.

A mission from Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa) identified opportunities for strategic cooperation in agricultural inputs, biological products, and technology aimed at strengthening agribusiness supply chains.

Colombia's pork industry is celebrating an important milestone in its internationalization strategy.

The World Organisation for Animal Health conducted a mission in Bogotá to document the policies that have enabled the country to achieve positive trends in antibiotic use in animals.

Pork exports to Japan will continue from ASF-free zones, even if the disease is present elsewhere in Canada.

The sector continues to consolidate its international presence, with a 78% increase in export volume and a presence in more than 50 markets globally.

Argentina reduces export duties on wheat and barley starting in June and establishes a schedule of reductions for other grains starting in 2027.

The continued increase reflected higher prices across all major cereals.

Higher quotations for bovine and ovine meat, alongside a modest increase in poultry meat prices, were almost entirely offset by a decline in pig meat prices.

Live hog and pork prices fell in May for the third consecutive month, pressured by weak domestic demand and a decline in export shipments.

The European Commission presents measures to help farmers facing sharply rising fertiliser costs and to support Europe's food security, delivering on the recently announced Fertiliser Action Plan.

The EU and the Republic of Korea agreed to continue improving mutual market access for agri-food products, including European pork.

Pig slaughter in Portugal in the first quarter of 2026 increased 39.1% year-on-year in the total number of pigs slaughtered.

Ilocos Norte is among 12 provinces in the country that have successfully recovered from ASF.

Exports of U.S. pork maintained strong momentum in April, led by broad-based growth in Asian and Western Hemisphere markets.

A joint report by four international organizations warns that without sustained state investment and technological innovation, the region will not be able to guarantee its food security.

Nigeria & Denmark sign Letter of Intent to boost sustainable livestock, food safety & agricultural innovation in Phase II partnership.

Portugal increased its pork exports by 67.7% in the first three months of 2026 compared to 2025, with total exports reaching 14,707 tons in 2026 and 8,769 tons in 2025.

Denmark abolishes the Ministry of Agriculture and creates a Ministry of Nature and Animal Welfare

The system, in place since 2014, funds epidemiological surveillance, compensation, and sanitary supplies through contributions from various sectors of the economy; the pork industry could join the program.

This marks the best performance for the first four months of 2026. In addition, both the value and volume of shipments increased by 16% and 18%, respectively, compared to the first four months of 2025, to more than 125 destinations.

The affected animal is a calf.

This is the first time the African swine fever virus has been detected in domestic pigs in Hungary.

While both exports and imports have declined slightly compared to last year, lower import values contributed to an improvement in the monthly trade balance.

Flanders is further tightening the rules for long-distance animal transport.

Kenya is intensifying efforts to modernise and expand its pig industry, with the government projecting a 125 per cent increase in pork demand by 2030.

The European Commission has approved a €500 million aid package for Spain to support farmers affected by rising fertilizer prices.

Delegations from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay shared information on their national food safety systems and maximum residue limits, with a focus on export chains to the EU.

The Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed the first outbreak of African swine fever in pigs in Poland in 2026. The disease was detected at a farm with 21,390 pigs in the West Pomeranian Voivodeship.

The European Commission’s updated short-term outlook projects a 1% decline in pork production compared to 2025, with reduced exports and per capita consumption stabilizing at around 32.6 kg.

Several Member States consider the European fertilizer plan to be insufficient and are calling for more aid, faster action, and structural measures.

The EU Council supports reducing administrative burdens in the areas of pesticides, livestock farming, and food safety without lowering health standards.

Spain can once again issue health certificates for pork exports to the Philippines following the lifting of restrictions related to African swine fever.

The World Assembly of Delegates awarded Colombia two simultaneous recognitions.

This international certification officially recognizes the department of Santa Cruz as a classical swine fever-free zone and strengthens the health standards of Bolivia’s pig farming industry.

USDA data showed U.S. pork production reached the highest April level on record in 2026.

The minimum access volume for pork imports was raised to address supply shortages and stabilize market prices.

France produced 2.1 Mt of pork in 2025, an increase of 0.35% year-on-year, with a 9.6% share in the EU.

In this first estimate for the 2026/27 season, corn is facing a production adjustment following the record figures of the previous season, with declines in the U.S. and Argentina that gains in Brazil and China are unable to fully offset. Soybeans, by contrast, begin the new season with a more encouraging outlook: simultaneous growth in Brazil, the U.S., and Argentina would push global production to a new all-time high.

Minister André de Paula and Minister Sun Meijun confirm technical agreements on health requirements during bilateral meeting in Beijing.