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The total EU27 pig inventory is at a 10-year low.

COCERAL has just released new forecasts for the grain harvest, revising December's data upwards.

The United States and Canada have agreed on a protocol to guide the cross-border transit of animals in emergency situations.

Argentina is one of the leading exporters of these commodities.

The Mexican swine industry saw favorable performance, with strong demand and higher prices.

Currently under martial law, the government of Ukraine has established new rules for the export of several products, including wheat, corn, and sunflower oil.

The Australian Government will invest $69 million to control the spread of the Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV).

The importance of Ukraine and the Russian Federation for global fertilizer markets and the risks associated with the current conflict.

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.