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As expected, the agency made further cuts in estimated production volumes for Argentina's crops, while for the other countries, there were no significant changes. The first forecasts for the 2023/24 season will be released in the May 12 report.

The strong performance is explained not only by an increase in the area planted but also by improved yields. However, the final result still depends on the weather, a determining factor for the development of second and third-harvest crops.

The domestic market fell, while exports grew once again this year.

Poland, Hungary, and Slovakia have temporarily banned imports of grain and other agricultural products from Ukraine.

Analysis of the evolution of the African swine fever (ASF) situation in EU countries during the first quarter of 2023.

The decrease was possible due to various sector initiatives to reduce the use of antibiotics in agricultural animals.

Pigmeat remained the European Union's leading exporting meat product despite a decrease.

Agri-food trade in 2022 saw good performance despite challenges.

There were 9.1 million farms in the EU in 2020, down the equivalent of 37% from 2005.

The Philippines expects increased pork production in 2023 and decreased imports.

EU oilseed production could reach a new record in 2023/24 while cereal production is also expected to increase, according to short-term outlook report.

The EU Commissioner for Agriculture responds to recommendations regarding environmental and climate challenges, animal health, and animal welfare to improve the resilience of the swine industry.

The yield and quality of the 2022/23 crop are excellent in most parts of the country.

The government has committed to regulating pig contracts to support the supply chain and provide greater certainty across the whole sector.

Little change in overall feed production is expected for 2023/24 but corn utilization in feed rations should rise.

Global meat consumption is expected to increase by 2030, while a shift in market preferences from traditional meat to plant alternatives can be observed.

The FAO Meat Price Index for pig meat prices increased slightly in March.

This month’s decrease in the FAO Cereal Price Index reflects a fall in international prices of all major cereals.

Study demonstrates pork and beef exports’ value to corn and soybean industries.

U.S. pork exports remained robust in February, achieving double-digit increases over last year in both volume and value, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).

Germans consumed about 2.8 kg less pork.

No new outbreaks of African swine fever have been detected in core areas 2, 4, 7 and 9, which will switch to white zones when the abrogation comes into effect on April 5, 2023.

Although there was a 2% decrease compared to December, the inventory is up slightly compared to March 1, 2022.

Producers expect to plant 92.0 million acres of corn and 87.5 million acres of soybeans in 2023.