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Russia and Ukraine play an important role in global food production and supply. In view of the current crisis, FAO has published the main risk factors for food security.

The demand and price of soybeans to produce oil for biodiesel is increasing.

The main goal of the program is to develop and implement an African Swine Fever (ASF)-Classical Swine Fever (CSF) Monitored Certification Program.

To strengthen detection capabilities and enhance outbreak preparedness for ASF and CSF, USDA has made a surveillance dashboard available.

In the European Union, veterinary drug residues in animal products continue to decrease according to the EFSA report.

Meat and meat products from the EU must be imported at border control posts with appropriate certification starting July 1 of this year.

Japan’s 2022 pork production is projected down slightly from 2021, so
expected strong retail demand will be met by greater imports in 2022

As the sector is facing several challenges, the European Commission set up the group to review all aspects of the sector to ensure its sustainability and resilience.

The United States agricultural industry posted its highest annual export levels ever recorded in 2021.

Spanish exports of pork and pork products to China decreased 9.4% in 2021.

According to the Pork Checkoff, a record was set for the value of U.S. exports, and Mexico became the largest trading partner of the United States, surpassing China for the first time.

Everyone involved in the care, moving, and handling of pigs on farm needs to complete the training by August 31, 2022, as part of Red Tractor standards.

Despite the record increase in pork production and value, annual growth stands at 3.82%, below the 8% increase in 2020.

In 2021, the EU became the leading buyer of Russian products, surpassing China.

The information is from the monthly crop report from the Department of Rural Economics (Deral), of the State Department of Agriculture and Supply.

Based on figures from official sources, a consolidation and projection of pork consumption was conducted, with China continuing to be the main consumer.

Japanese encephalitis virus was confirmed on eight piggeries with a total of 147,775 susceptible animals.

The scientific advice on the designation of antimicrobials or groups of antimicrobials reserved for treatment of certain infections in humans has been released by EMA and the European Commission.

EU pork production is forecast to fall based on slowing Chinese demand combined with rising feed costs. Despite this, the EU is anticipated to be able to maintain (or even increase) its pork export levels in 2022.

Pig meat prices edged up, reflecting increased internal demand and scaled-back hog supplies in the EU and USA.

The FAO Cereal Price Index up 14.8 percent from one year ago.

According to data published by the ADNS annual report, ASF cases are on the rise in the EU.

A number of member states called for a more long-term strategy and set of tools to be put in place with a view to improving the EU’s resilience and food sovereignty.

The Federal Ministry for the Environment and Consumer Protection and the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture of Germany have submitted their proposal to the EU Commission for the redesignation of the country's highly nitrate-polluted regions.