Swine news - Economy

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.