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The Border Target Operating Model sets out new controls to better protect the UK against security and biosecurity threats and create a world-class border system for trade in goods.

Contrary to the sustained increase that characterized the first quarter, April and May saw decreases in the volume of pork imports.

The processing industry continues to drive the increase in pork imports despite the increase in international prices. Export volumes continue to be affected by the absence of shipments to China.

High carcass prices and strong domestic retail demand will drive greater pork production. Recently lowered tariffs further incentivize imports of certain prepared pork products.

Meat sector representatives claim there is no viable market access for beef and pork.

Despite the expected drop in EU cereal area and reduced yield growth, EU cereal production is due to be higher this year.

Without Russia's participation, the Black Sea Initiative ceases to function as of July 18.

Chinese imports of both pork and offal have increased in the first four months of this year.

Global agricultural and food production are projected to continue to increase over the next ten years, but at a slower pace of growth than the previous decade due to demographic trends, according to the OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2023-2032.

After February’s exports bounce back, the EU agri-food trade continued to progress with a significant increase in exports in March.

Spain has imported over 14% more piglets from the Netherlands so far this year.

Global pig meat production is expected to drop slightly.

In 2022, pig production fell again (-2.2%) against a backdrop of decreasing French and European herds.

Exports reached €18.6 billion in value terms, which is 10% higher than February 2022.

The first three German slaughter and processing plants were re-approved by the Korean authorities for export to South Korea.