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As part of the EU's solidarity response with Ukraine, the Commission presented a set of actions to help Ukraine export its agricultural produce.

The USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture announced the investment of $3.84 million for two new 1890 Centers of Excellence grants.

The study provides a snapshot of the situation regarding animal welfare and use of antimicrobials throughout the EU.

According to the 2020 Agricultural Census, swine is the most important livestock sector in the autonomous communities of Spain.

98,000 tons of meat substitutes worth 458 million euros were produced in 2021. Meat production declined by 8% in value terms over the same period.

FMD-free status without vaccination by 2023 will also ensure that the swine industry expands markets for pork.

Launch of a new ActionAntibio web portal dedicated to EcoAntibio actions in animal sectors to fight against antibiotic resistance.

Data from the 2020 agricultural census show a 7.6% reduction in the number of farms and an increase in the livestock inventory.

After surging to a record level in March, international coarse grain and vegetable oil prices dropped in April.

The campaign is part of the pilot project for implementing the strategic plan Brazil Free of Classical Swine Fever (CSF).

The continued price strength stemmed from higher world poultry, pig and bovine meat prices.

March pork exports were the largest so far this year but well below the record-large totals posted in March 2021.

Funding for two recipient organizations will help the sector increase its capacity to face animal health emergencies including African swine fever.

The member states that have requested the largest amount of private storage aid for pigmeat are the Netherlands, Denmark, and Spain.

African swine fever has been confirmed in a wild boar found in "Grande Raccordo Anulare".

While pigmeat remains the EU's fourth-strongest export sector, exports decreased in January.

The initiative includes the sustainability labelling of food products

Russia is the largest supplier of wheat to the world market while meeting the needs of its domestic market.

In the first fifteen weeks of 2022, Mexican pork exports showed a weekly growth of 0.85%.

According to the latest USDA estimates, China will continue to be the world's leading pork producer and importer. The European Union will be the leading exporter of pork.

After years of increases, Spanish imports of live pigs decreased in 2021.

Vietnam, which imports a lot of animal feed ingredients from the US, is also promoting animal feed exports to this market.

China is capable of ensuring its grain security, according to agricultural officials and experts at the China Agricultural Outlook Conference 2022.

Up to $6 million will help build a new facility that will increase the production of sustainable, insect-based products to feed animals.