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Maize prices hit their lowest value since September 2020.

The FAO meat price index for all meat types fell in August.

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.

Despite the reaction in the prices paid for live pigs and pork in the second half of June, the monthly averages were below those recorded in May.

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

The Flemish government lowered the requirements to be eligible for the pig farm buy-out scheme.

From January to July, 10.5 million pigs were slaughtered - an increase of 4.7% compared to the same period in 2022.

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.

Agri-food and fishery exports reached a record €68,018 million in 2022, an increase of 13.1% over 2021.

So far this year, pork production has shown positive monthly growth rates, which go hand in hand with the increase in animal weight.

So far this year, soybean meal exports from Brazil have exceeded the volume shipped from Argentina.

Slaughterhouses must have a video surveillance system that will allow for additional animal welfare checks.

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

U.S. pork exports concluded an excellent first half with another strong performance in June.

Pig slaughter fell by 1.1% compared to the first quarter of the year.