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Shipments to China increased by 10%, while exports to other destinations such as Japan and the United Kingdom decreased.

At the end of May, African swine fever was confirmed in a wild boar carcass found in Lodz province. This is the first case in this province.

The Bundeskartellamt has prohibited plans by Tönnies to acquire several companies and assets from Vion.

The Council has finally adopted a Regulation imposing new tariffs on agricultural products and certain fertilizers originating from Russia and Belarus.

Bolivia and Brazil were recently recognized by the World Organization for Animal Health as countries free of foot and mouth disease without vaccination. This is a significant milestone for regional livestock health and a crucial step forward for international trade of animals and animal products.

The Government has reserved a site and is accepting applications to construct and operate the pig farm.

PHP1.6 billion has been allotted to implement measures aimed at addressing the spike in retail pork prices.

Brazilian pork exports grew by 13.7% in May 2025, totaling 118,700 tons, according to ABPA. The main destination was the Philippines, with an increase of 115%.

France, Austria, and Hungary share concerns about the draft agreement with Mercosur.

This standard aims to provide minimum standards for safe and effective vaccines.

The anti-dumping investigation on imports of pork and pork by-products originating from the European Union has been extended.

The crop is preparing to recover ground. At least 170,000 ha could be added in the next planting.

Due in part to a sharp decline in shipments to China, April exports of U.S. pork trended lower than a year ago, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).

The increase was driven by higher international prices for bovine, ovine, and pig meats, which more than offset a decline in poultry meat quotations.

Key public bodies are insufficiently prepared for a major animal disease outbreak and would likely struggle to cope with one, the latest report from the National Audit Office finds.

This highly urbanized city’s recently restored African swine fever (ASF)-free status is seen to boost confidence in the local pork production.

Global maize, sorghum, barley, and wheat prices declined while rice prices increased.

The World Organization for Animal Health delivered the official certificate in Paris.

A bumper soybean crop and investments in the field drive GDP expansion, despite high interest rates.

The federated states will have an additional six months for implementation.

The agreement establishes a comprehensive framework for monitoring soil health and ensures that soil is assessed in all EU Member States.

The status indicates full control of the disease and allows for safe trade in livestock products without threats to global epizootic stability.

From January to April, more than 600,000 tons of pork were imported, while exports continued their downward trend with a year-on-year drop of 18%.

On May 22, the European Commission, within the framework of its Deforestation Regulation (2023/1115), qualified Argentina as a country with a “standard” risk of deforestation.

Russia increased shipments of meat products for export by 36% to 345 thousand tons by mid-May compared to the same period last year.

Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, has announced significant progress in South Africa’s battle against foot-and-mouth disease (FMD).

Twenty EU countries are calling for an autonomous, strategic, and well-funded CAP in view of the upcoming negotiation of the Multiannual Financial Framework.

Export growth was driven by high prices for cocoa and coffee, while cereal exports declined.

Brazilian agribusiness has reached 381 since the beginning of 2023.

This opening represents a significant step forward in the diversification of export markets for Uruguayan agroindustrial products.

The European Commission has appointed a new Director-General of the Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development.

Portugal’s pig exports (including piglets for fattening and pigs for slaughter) dropped nearly 20% compared to the same period in 2024, while pork exports rose 13%.

The sow inventory in the EU has fallen by 32% in two decades, with Germany, France, and Poland among the most affected countries.

Imports of pigs for slaughter and imports of pork increased by 5.2% in the first quarter of 2025.

The semiannual USDA report on Livestock and Products in Mexico reveals that the swine industry will continue to grow moderately in 2025, supported by improved genetics, cost reductions, and sustained domestic demand. Imports will remain stable, with the United States as the main supplier.

The World Organization for Animal Health has recognized Mato Grosso as a zone free of foot-and-mouth disease without vaccination. The historic certification presented in Paris opens doors to demanding markets such as Japan and South Korea.

The new Fair Dealing Obligations (Pigs) Regulations have been signed into law with the intention of ensuring greater fairness and transparency across the pig supply chain.

The production, sale, promotion, and distribution of laboratory-grown or cultivated meat is now prohibited in the state of Nebraska.

This achievement represents a significant step forward for Paraguay's foreign trade and consolidates its position as a reliable supplier in the international food sector.

FEFAC market experts forecasts continued stability in the EU compound feed production market for 2025.

Inaugural State of the World’s Animal Health report finds several animal diseases reaching new areas, with half of those reported able to jump to people.

The European Parliament supports raising tariffs on Russian and Belarusian fertilisers and agricultural goods to reduce import dependency.

A new H1avN2#E swine virus strain, which appeared in 2020, has replaced earlier strains and remains predominant in French farms.

The top three slaughterhouses control 51% of the country's total slaughter, down 7% compared to the previous year.

For the first time, the Alert Network's annual report includes notifications on animal welfare and companion animals.

Pork production maintains positive performance, and pork consumption continues to gain acceptance among the Nicaraguan population.

The total number of pigs slaughtered in the first quarter increased by nearly 5% compared to 2024.

The EU and the UK will work on an SPS agreement that would reduce controls and certificates in the trade of agri-food products.

The National Institute for Drug and Food Surveillance (Invima) has identified food products with export potential to strengthen trade relations between Colombia and China.

Forecasts for the next world corn harvest are very positive, driven mainly by increased production in the United States. Good international trade is anticipated, although accompanied by reduced ending stocks. As for soybeans, a significant increase in production and exports from Brazil is expected, boosting international trade.

This transformation represents a milestone in the digitization of Chile's agri-food trade.

In 2024, French pork exports rebounded slightly, with China as the main destination and frozen pork as a key product.

Brazil confirmed its first outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) on a commercial poultry farm in the municipality of Montenegro, Rio Grande do Sul.

The manufacturing and sale of lab-grown meat in Montana has been banned.

The trade surplus narrowed to EUR 3 billion, reflecting increased import costs.

The state of Indiana establishes a two-year moratorium on the sale of cultivated meat products.

Personal imports for travellers from the EU remain banned.

The International Trade Committee has approved a 50% increase in tariffs on certain Russian and Belarusian agricultural goods to further reduce EU dependency.

Farmers across the EU face heavy administrative obligations on top of their actual work. Dealing with them is time consuming and costly for farmers and national administrations alike.

The severe shortage in swine production, combined with strong consumer demand, has made it increasingly difficult to keep pork prices down.