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New law raises the EU carbon sinks target for the land use and forestry sector, which should reduce greenhouse gases in the EU in 2030 by up to 57% compared to 1990.

Consolidated data show a significant increase in the number of technified farms, as well as a reduction in the number of backyard pigs.

For the first time, Spain, France, and Portugal present results in search of a solution to the availability of antimicrobials and their alternatives in veterinary medicine.

The state's pig slaughter increased 2.5% last year.

The published report provides an overview of the situation in the pigmeat market and puts forward recommendations to improve the resilience of the sector.

Inspection figures show Danish pig producers have become better at taking care of sick animals.

Preliminary discussions were held to start trade agreements that may allow the export of Brazilian pork, as well as the import of Australian barley and wheat.

A Royal Decree modifying several aspects related to animal welfare affecting pig farms has been published by the BOE.

In 2022, 56.15 million head of pigs were slaughtered, representing a 5.9% increase (+3.10 million head) over 2021 and a new record.

The International Grains Council's forecasts 2022/23 and 2023/24.

Now by 2030 at least 74% of nitrogen-sensitive nature in protected nature areas must have a healthy nitrogen level.

The Black Sea Grain Initiative has been extended but the UN did not specify the length of the renewal.

In Argentina, on the other hand, new downward adjustments in estimates led to a reduction in world production.

Japan’s pork production will grow in 2023, but imports will be soft as large 2022 ending stocks are drawn down.

The Commission committed to launch in 2023 an EU Fertilisers Market Observatory. The Commission published the call for applications with a view to formally launch the group of experts before summer 2023. The call is open until 4 April.

Russia announced earlier that it would agree to a 60-day extension, which is half the number of days agreed when it first expired in November.

Soybean harvest this season is forecast to be 20.6% higher than in the previous season, which indicates a recovery in the productivity of the crops that were affected by adverse weather conditions in 2021/22.

Significant cuts were made to world corn export estimates compared to the February report, while global soybean production was again projected downward, largely due to losses and low yields in the Argentine crop.

Substantial changes to the production of Prosciutto di Parma Protected Designation of Origin.

The revised law increases the 2030 GHG reduction target at EU level from 30% to 40% compared to 2005-levels.

The program promotes novel approaches to meat and poultry processing by implementing pioneering production system technology.

From 2023 onwards, pork production is expected to exceed beef production, widening the gap between the two proteins year after year until 2032.

The current "Black Sea Grain Initiative" agreement, which has allowed grain exports to date, expires on March 17.

The aim of the free trade agreement will be to boost trade and investment.