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Significant changes in the distribution of the pig population have occurred within the EU27 between 2013 and 2023. Countries such as Spain have increased their share significantly, while others such as Germany have seen notable reductions.

While global poultry, bovine, and ovine meat production in 2024 is forecast to expand marginally, pig meat production is expected to shrink.

Animal husbandry in Hai Duong province is rapidly producing and developing markets to continue growth.

Report on Argentina's pork export market from 2010-2023.

These regions' swine vesicular disease status allows them to soon export to the U.S.

According to the Department of Animal Health, there have been 196 outbreaks in 59 districts of 18 provinces and cities in less than 21 days. The number of infected pigs is 10,544, and the number of dead and destroyed pigs is 10,612.

The value per kilogram of live animals increased by 4%, while that of carcasses increased by 2.9%.

The average implicit price of the imported product increased by 6.0% compared to the first four months of 2023.

Export volumes continue to grow, while export values do not.

In 2023, South Korea was the eighth destination for Brazilian agricultural product exports, valued at over US$3.37 billion.

The Thanh Hoa province approved Xuan Thien Group to invest in 6 projects, including 5 technological livestock projects with a total investment of about 12,480 billion VND.

Santa Catarina remains the leading state in pig slaughter, with 29.8% of the national share, followed by Paraná (22.3%) and Rio Grande do Sul (17.1%).

This is the first case of classical swine fever in Kyushu in wild boars. The island of Kyushu accounts for about one-third of Japan's domestic pigs.

The country's first outbreak of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus was confirmed.

This program ensures access and affordability to essential commodities while balancing the interests of consumers and local producers.

Genesus has published its 2024 list of the World’s MEGA Producers.

The FAO Cereal Price Index rose month-on-month, with wheat prices increasing the most.

International prices of poultry and bovine meats fell, while those of pig and ovine meats increased.

April exports of U.S. pork reached the highest volume and value since May 2021, according to data released by USDA and compiled by USMEF.

Export volumes in the first quarter were at their lowest since 2015, according to AHDB.

The exact cause of the entry of the disease is still unclear. However, there is currently nothing to indicate an active epidemic among wild boars in the region.

FAO’s first forecast for the 2024/25 season points to an overall comfortable global cereal supply and demand situation.

The EC clarifies the use of force majeure and exceptional circumstances for the EU agricultural sector in case of unforeseeable and extreme weather events.