UK: Foot and Mouth disease controls amended in Germany
Import ban amended following outbreak of foot and mouth disease in Germany.
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125 organisations urge new EU food strategy that values livestock
125 organisations call on the European Commission for a science-based food strategy that values livestock farming across the EU.
EU Agriculture Ministers discuss vision for the future of farming
EU agriculture ministers emphasize the need for a strong CAP, fair farmer incomes, and sustainable innovation to secure the future of the agrifood sector.
Canada strengthens support for ranchers and farmers following China tariffs
Canada is strengthening its AgriStability program in response to China's tariffs on Canadian agricultural and food products.
Australia's pork consumption expected to reach record high
Australian pork production, consumption, and trade expectations for 2025.
Another European country affected by foot and mouth disease: Slovakia
Today Slovakia confirmed the presence of foot and mouth disease in the country, affecting three cattle farms.
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China's updated feed ingredients catalog open for public comments
China’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs announced an updated Feed Ingredients Catalog.
China renews USA pork facility export registrations
China renewed or extended the facility registrations by five years for 365 U.S. pork establishments.
U.S. approves faster line speeds for pork processing
These reforms will strengthen U.S. food production, reduce costs for producers, and support a more resilient supply chain.
New U.S. animal feed consumption data released by IFEEDER
Feed fed to U.S. hogs in 2023 equaled approximately 60.9 million tons, mainly from corn-related ingredients.
China's pork trade in 2025 - USDA forecast
Pork imports are expected to be similar in 2025 while marginal growth is expected in pork exports.
Foot-and-mouth disease reappears in Hungary after 50 years
The country's veterinary authorities have identified foot-and-mouth disease on a cattle farm in Kisbajcs, Hungary. This is the second outbreak of the disease in a short period of time in the EU.
New breeding goal will improve sows' ability to care for more piglets
The new trait will increase the number of weaned piglets per weaning by half a piglet annually and will support higher and stable growth in the litter until weaning.
FAO cereal price index up in February
Wheat, maize, barley, and sorghum export prices increased while the FAO All Rice Price Index declined.
FAO meat price index down marginally in February
Pig meat prices softened, pressured by lower quotations in the European Union.
EU: Antimicrobial resistance report 2022-2023 published
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) in collaboration with the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has published its report on antimicrobial resistance in the European Union (EU) for the period 2022-2023.
Economic impact of U.S. pork and beef exports on corn and soybean industries
An updated study quantifies the returns that beef and pork exports brought to U.S. corn and soybean producers.
Germany: Lifting of the ASF restricted zone in the district of Oberhavel
A restricted ASF zone set up on November 21, 2024 in the district of Oberhavel can be lifted again.
Denmark: New pig welfare initiatives come into effect
On March 1, several measures came into force to improve the welfare of pigs.
Canada announces counter tariffs on U.S. products
Should the U.S. continue to apply tariffs on Canada, the government intends to impose additional countermeasures that could affect pork.
Belgium: Biosecurity on pig farms is improving
Average biosecurity audit scores for both internal and external biosecurity are increasing slightly.
EU veterinary drug residues in food – non-compliance stays low in 2023
In EFSA’s yearly report on residues of veterinary medicinal products in live animals and animal products, the trend continued for high compliance with official limits.
Belgium: Stabilization in pig slaughter in 2024
The swine industry is stabilizing after a historic low.
EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council debates rural development and markets
EU ministers discuss rural proofing, agri-food market stability, and the future vision for agriculture and food.