Swine news - Economy

The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming Nigeria's livestock sector.

It is the first time in 17 months that the number of sows has dipped below 40 million.

In a press conference, the Minister detailed what the impacts on the trade of Spanish pork could be after the confirmation of African swine fever (ASF) in wild boars last Friday.

China accepts regionalization, meaning that it will only stop importing products originating from the province of Barcelona.

Mercolleida called an extraordinary session to adjust prices after the ASF outbreak. The live pig price fell by 10 cents/kg.

Seven wild boars that were found dead in the same Barcelona municipality, very close to where the other two appeared, have tested positive for African swine fever.

Kogi L-PRES trains 300 stakeholders, validates 32,000 real livestock farmers and boosts 64 clusters to drive productivity and food security in Kogi.

Youth in Kwara to get free 6-month livestock training as Are Olushola Farm and Federal Government partner under TVET to boost skills and jobs.

August exports were bolstered by another remarkable performance by leading market Mexico.

FAO expects outputs of all major cereals to rise, with the largest year-on-year increase forecast for maize.

Global pig meat production and trade are expected to grow this year.

Limpopo hosts livestock auctions with Boere Koporasie Beperk to cut transport costs, improve market access, strengthen disease control and boost profits.

The latest AHDB quarterly pork cost of production and net margin estimations have been published for Q3 2025.

The U.S. depends heavily on imported vitamins and amino acids, the majority of which come from China. This poses risks to both supply chain stability and national food security.

Nigeria’s Livestock Minister underscores the sector’s importance to rural prosperity, food security, and Africa’s economic future.

Sharp drops in pig and poultry meat prices drove the decline after eight consecutive monthly increases.

The FAO Cereal Price Index was down 1.3% from September.

Nigeria strengthens livestock disease surveillance with a new six-month action plan to enhance prevention and response.

Kenyan experts call for joint efforts to cut rising livestock feed costs and boost the sector’s productivity, sustainability, and farmer profits.

U.S. reaches deal with China on economic and trade relations.

Chinese imports of pork products between January and September 2025 remain stable compared to the previous year. Offal maintains its volume and exceeds pork.

According to Rabobank's pork quarterly report, global sow herd numbers are expected to decline in 2026 as trade and health issues remain challenging.

IITA and the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development partner to transform Nigeria’s livestock sector through research, innovation, and capacity building.

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