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EU agriculture ministers discussed the green architecture proposed by the Commission for the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) after 2027.

Developed in collaboration with the private sector, SENASA has established a regulatory framework to combat the virus affecting pig production.

During an official mission to Southeast Asia, the Brazilian government met with Malaysian authorities and paved the way for further progress in exports, including pork.

Royal Decree 809/2025 introduces a classification by farm type and allows higher densities on farms that keep all pigs with their tails intact.

Construction begins on approximately 60 kilometers of protective barriers against African swine fever.

Danish pig producers will be able to receive DKK 50 in compensation per pig produced with an intact tail.

African swine fever was detected on a pig farm in Taichung.

Both governments reaffirmed their commitment to advancing a dynamic bilateral agenda.

Pork production and slaughter saw year-on-year increase.

The new protocol opens opportunities for the supply of pork and offal.

The strategy aims to double the share of young farmers in the EU by 2040.

This week, Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Christophe Hansen will be in São Paulo, Brazil, with a delegation of EU agri-food businesses to promote European products and seize new export opportunities.

Stakeholders invited to submit materials and attend as China moves forward with its anti-dumping review of European pork.

USDA continues to make substantial progress on its plan to protect the nation’s livestock, wildlife, and agricultural communities from the threat of New World screwworm.

The FAO recognizes ECOGAN as a key initiative for reducing emissions and moving toward more sustainable livestock farming.

The state saw the highest monthly figure ever in the historical series, which began in 1997, and the second-best performance in terms of volume.

Revenue from shipments in September also reached record levels.

This will enhance trade flows between the EU and Ukraine.

The European Parliament supports new rules to rebalance power in the agri-food chain, improve farmers’ income, and legally define the concept of meat.

Mexico and Chile expand their joint agenda with key agreements on animal health, fair trade, and the implementation of electronic certification.

SHIC's disease index monitors swine pathogen activity and identifies emerging threats.

ASF hits more farms, including one with 10,000 animals.

Meat production is set to reach 32.3 million tons, driven by record pork production.

Agricultural representatives from the EU, the US, Canada, and Mexico meet in Italy to strengthen cooperation and address global challenges in the sector.

EU agriculture ministers discussed the future CAP, trade agreements, and animal health at the September AGRI Council.

Top concerns for consumers remain pesticides, antibiotics/hormones/steroids in meat, and food additives.

The increase reflected higher world bovine and ovine meat prices, while pig and poultry meat quotations remained broadly stable.

World wheat and maize prices declined, while barley and sorghum prices rose.

The AGRI Committee adopts its position to simplify the CAP and give farmers more flexibility and support.

Law allocates P20 billion annually to boost the livestock, poultry, and dairy sectors.

A series of initiatives were announced following its global livestock conference.

In 2025, Russia will export more than 1 million tons of meat worth over US$2 billion.

Russia and China have agreed to expand the list of Russian pork and beef suppliers, as well as to increase the range of products authorized for export.

Strengthened ASF biosecurity measures and adoption of improved technologies will facilitate production growth in 2026.

Brazil's pig inventory reached 43.9 million head in 2024, an increase of 1.8%.

EU agri-food exports stayed stable in June, with a slight decline compared to May but still above 2024 levels.

€253 million for research and innovation against antimicrobial resistance.

The recognition of Paraná as free from foot-and-mouth disease without vaccination and classical swine fever boosted exports to the country.

The agreement brings down tariffs on agri-food products and protects traditional EU products, as well as key industrial sectors.

Limited swine industry recovery started in the second half of 2025, and animal number growth is expected in 2026.

Compound feed production in Spain reached 38.8 million tons in 2024.

The Federal Cartel Office has approved Tönnies International Management GmbH's plan to acquire The Family Butchers Group.

Australian pork production is forecast to achieve its fourth consecutive year of growth in 2026. Domestic consumption and pork imports are also expected to rise slightly.

Total grain production is forecast to reach an all-time high, with increases for all crops, barring rye.

There have been 10 outbreaks in domestic pigs in a short period of time.

Farmers, citizens, businesses, national and regional authorities, NGOs and other interested parties are encouraged to share their views.

Member States back the Commission’s proposal to allow RENURE use (REcovered Nitrogen from manURE), cutting costs for farmers while protecting the environment.

Increases in production volumes were recorded for the three largest types of use (pigs, cattle, and poultry).

The pig inventory has decreased by 3.7% over the last year.

Pig farmers will have access to credit lines with special conditions to bring their establishments into compliance with the sanitary measures outlined in the document.

BMLEH announces new deadlines for farmers.

The Free Trade Agreement will create a free trade zone of almost 300 million people and a combined GDP of more than USD 4.3 trillion.

The initiative aims to simplify, clarify and modernise selected provisions across several pieces of EU food and feed safety legislation.

This new opening represents an opportunity for Brazilian producers and exporters of animal by-products, given that Mexico is a major importer of such products.

The National Union of Pig Producers estimates that exports will exceed 400,000 tons in 2025, with China consolidating its position as the third largest destination.

The EP demands an independent CAP with more funds, less red tape and support for generational renewal in EU farming.

Stable pork production and reduced pork imports are expected in 2026.

Stable production, resilient consumption, and strategic import adjustments shape Japan’s pork market in 2026.

The rise was driven by continuing higher bovine and ovine meat prices, which outweighed largely stable pig meat quotations and lower poultry meat prices.

Member states’ representatives agreed the Council’s position on simplifying provisions related to the common agricultural policy (CAP).