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The number of pig farms decreased by 3.3% in one year and by 41% in a ten-year comparison.
The “Soja China” initiative targets environmental standards and could strengthen Brazil's leadership in the world's largest market.
The average price of agricultural output in the EU rose by 2.6%, marking a second consecutive quarter of price increases.
The Washington, D.C. office sets out to build on trade and economic relationships with the U.S.
Compared with the previous year, all livestock populations declined.
In the first five months of 2025, Russian exports of pork and offal totaled 130 thousand tons.
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After 28 days without new cases, Brazil regains sanitary status.
The agreement signed by the Ministries of Agriculture of Chile and Colombia aims to collaborate in developing public policies focused on strengthening production and international trade.
The EU ministers value advancements in animal welfare, support the simplification of the CAP, and defend the European agricultural trade balance.
Exports grew by 3% and imports increased by 20%.
Approval of these additional 23 pork processing plants opens further trade opportunities for certain types of U.S. pork products.
In total, 366 pig farms will be bought out by the Flemish government.
This exceptional measure comes into effect on July 5 and is a historic step forward in trade relations between the two countries.
Shipments to China increased by 10%, while exports to other destinations such as Japan and the United Kingdom decreased.
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.
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.
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.
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%.