WelFarmers represented at the EPP Congress 2026 in Poland
EPP Congress 2026: Poland at the Forefront of EU Pig Production.
articles about news
Latin American countries meet in Madrid to discuss sanitary standards for exports to the EU
Delegations from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay shared information on their national food safety systems and maximum residue limits, with a focus on export chains to the EU.
PickPork.ca Launch
PickPork.ca is a new digital hub designed to support both consumers and industry partners.
David Caballero appointed Managing Director of HIPRA Animal Health to drive the company’s global growth
The executive, who has built a strong international career within the company, will lead the strategic development of the animal health division at a key moment in HIPRA’s evolution and expansion.
Regulatory simplification in the EU agri-food sector
The EU Council supports reducing administrative burdens in the areas of pesticides, livestock farming, and food safety without lowering health standards.
Several EU countries call for a more ambitious European fertilizer plan
Several Member States consider the European fertilizer plan to be insufficient and are calling for more aid, faster action, and structural measures.
The EU swine industry will scale back production in 2026
The European Commission’s updated short-term outlook projects a 1% decline in pork production compared to 2025, with reduced exports and per capita consumption stabilizing at around 32.6 kg.
ASF in Poland: First outbreak in pigs in 2026 on a farm with 21,390 animals
The Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed the first outbreak of African swine fever in pigs in Poland in 2026. The disease was detected at a farm with 21,390 pigs in the West Pomeranian Voivodeship.
U.S. sees record high April pork production
USDA data showed U.S. pork production reached the highest April level on record in 2026.
Spain can now issue export certificates for pork destined for the Philippines
Spain can once again issue health certificates for pork exports to the Philippines following the lifting of restrictions related to African swine fever.
Full label registration of Novonesis’ HiPhorius™ phytase enables wider use for feed producers in the EU
Novonesis has received a full label registration for its next-generation phytase HiPhorius™, increasing flexibility of use and bringing its superior performance and cost efficiency to farm and feed producers of all monogastric species across EU-countries.
The Philippines raises pork import quota
The minimum access volume for pork imports was raised to address supply shortages and stabilize market prices.
France stabilizes pork production in 2025
France produced 2.1 Mt of pork in 2025, an increase of 0.35% year-on-year, with a 9.6% share in the EU.
EU suspends customs tariffs on certain fertilisers for one year
The Council decided today to suspend for one year customs tariffs on key nitrogen-based fertilisers used in agricultural production in the EU.
WOAH launches PREVENT Forum to boost animal vaccination
WOAH launches PREVENT Forum, a new public-private dialogue mechanism to unlock the full potential of animal disease prevention, with a strong focus on vaccination.
ASF outbreaks increase in pigs and wild boar across the EU
In 2025, African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks increased across the European Union in both domestic pigs (+76%) and wild boar (+44%) compared to 2024.