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In the first nine months of 2023, the total number of pigs slaughtered in Portugal fell by 4.5% (-133,474 head).

Compared to the October report, estimates for global corn production and exports were upgraded, with a larger U.S. crop expected. As for soybeans, a slight increase was projected for global production and a decrease in ending stocks.

United Kingdom pig producers can now become accredited to export to California under the US state's new Proposition 12 regulations.

Foreign sales turnover increased by 32.9% in the first nine months of 2023.

The European Commission will allocate €185.9 million in 2024 to fund promotion activities for sustainable and high-quality EU agri-food products at home and abroad.

Several key growing regions appear to be turning a corner in terms of productivity.

Shipments of Russian pork to the Chinese market may begin by the middle of next year.

Pig slaughter is up 0.5% year-on-year and up 3.7% from the previous quarter.

The European Commission gave its final approval for the second call for the voluntary closure of pig farms.

With the aim of strengthening the genetics of the national herd, Mexico's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development endorsed the safe importation of 220 pigs from Denmark, which were inspected by Mexican officials in the European territory.

Historic drought impacts soybean production, crushing reaches 18-year lows, leaving Argentina dependent on imports.

Widespread drought and heat stress impacted overall cereal production levels.

The price of pork in China saw month-on-month and year-on-year decreases in October.

September exports of U.S. pork were down slightly from a year ago but maintained a robust pace, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).

The InterPIG network has released data on production costs, sow productivity, and feed conversion from 17 countries.

UK pork production continues to be impacted by the market conditions of the past two years as domestic supplies remain tight.