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Farmers and agri-food businesses affected by significant increases in input costs can receive support.

Domestic pork production decreased along with exports, while imports showed a significant increase.

Preliminary data on Portugal's international trade have been released.

The Ministry of Health is preparing a new extraordinary ordinance against African swine fever in Italy's capital, which already has 6 confirmed cases.

The first outbreak of African swine fever in Nepal is reported to have started on March 30, 2022.

Mexican pork production and imports saw increases in the first quarter while exports contracted.

Commission approves €1.2 billion Italian scheme to support agricultural, forestry, fishery and aquaculture sectors in context of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

To prevent African swine fever, international postal fines will be launched to deter pork products from being carried into the country.

Pig slaughter in Brazil increased by 7.2% in the first quarter of 2022.

Due to the war in Ukraine, organic pig and poultry farmers are allowed to mix 5% non-organic protein-rich feed crops in the diet.

To manage the country's food security amidst rising prices, the Indian government has prohibited the export of wheat.

The emergency loan meets a need in the swine industry, which has been severely affected by the increase in inputs, especially grain for feed.

The Lazio region has issued an ordinance establishing an infected area and a focus zone in order to contain the spread of African swine fever.

The objective of this aid program is to cover part of the increase in animal feed costs on farms.

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).