Swine news - Economy

This will enhance trade flows between the EU and Ukraine.

The European Parliament supports new rules to rebalance power in the agri-food chain, improve farmers’ income, and legally define the concept of meat.

Mexico and Chile expand their joint agenda with key agreements on animal health, fair trade, and the implementation of electronic certification.

EU agriculture ministers discussed the future CAP, trade agreements, and animal health at the September AGRI Council.

Agricultural representatives from the EU, the US, Canada, and Mexico meet in Italy to strengthen cooperation and address global challenges in the sector.

Top concerns for consumers remain pesticides, antibiotics/hormones/steroids in meat, and food additives.

Meat production is set to reach 32.3 million tons, driven by record pork production.

The AGRI Committee adopts its position to simplify the CAP and give farmers more flexibility and support.

The increase reflected higher world bovine and ovine meat prices, while pig and poultry meat quotations remained broadly stable.

World wheat and maize prices declined, while barley and sorghum prices rose.

Law allocates P20 billion annually to boost the livestock, poultry, and dairy sectors.

In 2025, Russia will export more than 1 million tons of meat worth over US$2 billion.

Russia and China have agreed to expand the list of Russian pork and beef suppliers, as well as to increase the range of products authorized for export.

Strengthened ASF biosecurity measures and adoption of improved technologies will facilitate production growth in 2026.

Brazil's pig inventory reached 43.9 million head in 2024, an increase of 1.8%.

EU agri-food exports stayed stable in June, with a slight decline compared to May but still above 2024 levels.

The agreement brings down tariffs on agri-food products and protects traditional EU products, as well as key industrial sectors.

Limited swine industry recovery started in the second half of 2025, and animal number growth is expected in 2026.

The recognition of Paraná as free from foot-and-mouth disease without vaccination and classical swine fever boosted exports to the country.

The Federal Cartel Office has approved Tönnies International Management GmbH's plan to acquire The Family Butchers Group.

Compound feed production in Spain reached 38.8 million tons in 2024.

Australian pork production is forecast to achieve its fourth consecutive year of growth in 2026. Domestic consumption and pork imports are also expected to rise slightly.

There have been 10 outbreaks in domestic pigs in a short period of time.

Total grain production is forecast to reach an all-time high, with increases for all crops, barring rye.