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The report “Evolution of Foreign Trade in the Spanish Swine Sector - Advance April 2024” presents a detailed analysis of trade in the pork sector.

The International Grains Council forecasts global total grain production at a new all-time peak of 2,321m.

China continued to be the main export destination, despite a 16% decrease in shipments.

The Pig Board has approved measures to stabilize pig prices and reduce excess supply from the system.

One hundred farms have already applied for funding for more animal-friendly pig farming.

Germany has implemented drones to control the spread of African swine fever (ASF).

The main indicators for the Spanish pork sector for the first 4 months of this year.

In its latest “Livestock and Poultry: World Markets and Trade” report on July 12, the USDA updated its estimates for 2024, forecasting world pork production to be very similar to that in 2023. It also estimated a sharp drop in China's pork imports, which would return to levels before the ASF outbreaks in 2018 and lead major exporters to seek alternative markets.

Forecasts for global production and ending stocks are revised upward due to better prospects for the U.S. crop. Soybean estimates remained practically unchanged compared to the June report.

China investigates Danish Crown, Vion and Litera Meat for anti-dumping practices on pork imports.

China's pork imports plummet as domestic prices fall and supply stabilizes.

The country has imported more than 600 million kilograms of meat in the first half of the year.

In 2023, agricultural production in France fell by 1.5% in value terms after two years of strong growth.

Methods for evaluating the effectiveness of CAP 2023-2027 policies and measures in fostering generational renewal were discussed.

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has issued a scientific opinion on the use of high expansion foam to stun and kill pigs and poultry.

Highlights from the report on the priorities of the Hungarian Presidency of the EU regarding the pig sector and agriculture.

AFCO will monitor production costs, margins, and commercial practices to improve farmers' position in the supply chain.

Two regions of the country stand out in terms of the number of recorded outbreaks.

Buenos Aires accounted for more than 50% of the slaughter for the period.

In the last month, there was a generalized increase in the national consumer price index for the main animal proteins.

Santa Catarina accounted for 56% of Brazil's pork export volume and 58% of the revenue in the first six months of this year.

Animal slaughter management is lax in many localities, leading to decreasing quality of livestock products, and increasing the risk of food safety and hygiene.

The Prime Minister requires ministries and localities to implement strict measures to prevent and control the African swine fever epidemic.

In the first half of the year, Mexico produced around 880,000 tons of pork.