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Russia increased shipments of meat products for export by 36% to 345 thousand tons by mid-May compared to the same period last year.

Twenty EU countries are calling for an autonomous, strategic, and well-funded CAP in view of the upcoming negotiation of the Multiannual Financial Framework.

Export growth was driven by high prices for cocoa and coffee, while cereal exports declined.

Brazilian agribusiness has reached 381 since the beginning of 2023.

This opening represents a significant step forward in the diversification of export markets for Uruguayan agroindustrial products.

The European Commission has appointed a new Director-General of the Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development.

Portugal’s pig exports (including piglets for fattening and pigs for slaughter) dropped nearly 20% compared to the same period in 2024, while pork exports rose 13%.

Imports of pigs for slaughter and imports of pork increased by 5.2% in the first quarter of 2025.

The semiannual USDA report on Livestock and Products in Mexico reveals that the swine industry will continue to grow moderately in 2025, supported by improved genetics, cost reductions, and sustained domestic demand. Imports will remain stable, with the United States as the main supplier.

The World Organization for Animal Health has recognized Mato Grosso as a zone free of foot-and-mouth disease without vaccination. The historic certification presented in Paris opens doors to demanding markets such as Japan and South Korea.

The new Fair Dealing Obligations (Pigs) Regulations have been signed into law with the intention of ensuring greater fairness and transparency across the pig supply chain.

The production, sale, promotion, and distribution of laboratory-grown or cultivated meat is now prohibited in the state of Nebraska.

This achievement represents a significant step forward for Paraguay's foreign trade and consolidates its position as a reliable supplier in the international food sector.

FEFAC market experts forecasts continued stability in the EU compound feed production market for 2025.

Inaugural State of the World’s Animal Health report finds several animal diseases reaching new areas, with half of those reported able to jump to people.

The European Parliament supports raising tariffs on Russian and Belarusian fertilisers and agricultural goods to reduce import dependency.

A new H1avN2#E swine virus strain, which appeared in 2020, has replaced earlier strains and remains predominant in French farms.

The top three slaughterhouses control 51% of the country's total slaughter, down 7% compared to the previous year.

For the first time, the Alert Network's annual report includes notifications on animal welfare and companion animals.

The EU and the UK will work on an SPS agreement that would reduce controls and certificates in the trade of agri-food products.

Pork production maintains positive performance, and pork consumption continues to gain acceptance among the Nicaraguan population.

The total number of pigs slaughtered in the first quarter increased by nearly 5% compared to 2024.

The National Institute for Drug and Food Surveillance (Invima) has identified food products with export potential to strengthen trade relations between Colombia and China.