Belgian pig industry will remain recognized as a sector in crisis

Pig farmers will again be exempted from contributing to the budget fund for the health and quality of animals and animal products.

Pig farmers will be exempted from contributing to the budget fund for the health and quality of animals and animal products this year.

The lifting of the Japanese embargo is particularly significant as Japan represents an important market for the Belgian pork sector.

In 2020 consumption of organic products rose by 14% in Flanders and organic hog production saw a significant increase.

In 2020, antibiotic use decreased for swine and remained the same in cattle, but increased in chickens.

Certain ASF prevention measures have been lifted in Belgium following the country's recovery of its ASF-free status.

Next week, the Ministerial Order authorizing the restocking of pig farms in areas affected by ASF will come into force.