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The European Commission has published a report outlining the good progress made so far under the EU's long-term rural vision, highlighting positive outcomes delivered since 2021 and presenting ideas for future work.

French export volumes (excluding offal) fell sharply in 2023 (-40,000 t carcass).

The statement “Approved by FDA” must appear on the labeling of approved animal drugs in the marketplace.

Swine production in France has mirrored the trend in livestock numbers, decreasing in 2023.

The sector will be provided 46 million euros to implement biogas plants in small and medium-sized farms.

France's swine inventory is expected to continue to decrease gradually in 2024.

Strong recovery in production drives higher crushes and exports in the new season.

Over the past twenty years, the number of pig farms in France has steadily decreased, with farmers retiring or going out of business without being replaced.

These are the leading European exporters of pork products to third countries in 2023.

The Council of Agriculture and Fisheries Ministers has given the green light to the legislative amendment proposal presented by the Commission to simplify and make the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) more flexible.

The provinces of Asti and Spezia have reported their first cases of African swine fever.

A new European regulation will allow farmers to obtain certificates to implement practices that contribute to carbon sequestration and soil-related emission reductions.

The reduced tariff rate for Paraguayan pork exports seeks to increase shipments of this protein to the Taiwanese market.

The state administrative agricultural and environmental bodies will issue complementary regulations and adopt administrative measures necessary to implement this regulation within 60 days from the date of publication of the decree.

Last year, more than 3,000 wild boars were shot in Flanders.

European Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement on extending trade liberalisation measures for Ukraine.

World Veterinary Association and Brooke launch the world’s first Essential Veterinary Medicines List for food producing animals.

Last year Brazil exported US $375 million worth of gelatin to around 70 countries.

Paraná produced 660.63 thousand more pigs in 2023 with greater national growth, according to the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE).

Agricultural SMEs will benefit from 50 million euros to support decarbonisation of agriculture.

The Customs Administration of China confirms the certification of the first Panamanian pork processing plant to export pork products to the People's Republic of China, by complying with all sanitary measures and quality standards.

Corn contracts have exhibited dynamism in the local market since the beginning of the year, driven by export demand. The harvest is advancing in Brazil with divergent projections.

In 2023, 57.17 million head of pigs were slaughtered, representing an increase of 1.3% compared to 2022 and a new record for the survey.