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Global pig meat prices fell slightly in January due to ample supplies of slaughter-ready pigs and lower-than-expected imports by China.

World prices of rice and maize rose, while those of barley and wheat fell in January.

The Swine Production Cost Index in Brazil reached record highs in 2022.

According to Rabobank's report, "Global Pork Quarterly Q1 2023," supply is expected to be tight in the first quarter, with consumption facing uncertainty. Global pork trade will likely be limited. Rising inflation and high stock accumulated in 2022 will pressure import needs.

Aged meat does not pose any additional risks compared to fresh meat if it is aged under controlled conditions, EFSA experts concluded in a scientific opinion.

The Commission and EU countries should support the transition to organic fertilisers and become less dependent on Russian fertilisers, say MEPs on the Agriculture Committee.

In December there was a sharp decrease in the number of pigs slaughtered with pig inventory decreasing less rapidly.

These are the main findings of the latest monthly agri-food trade report published by the European Commission.

The combined index should be a better representation of the market evolution and thus contribute to greater transparency in the sector.

The EU Commission has examined the draft law for mandatory labeling of animal husbandry in Germany and has expressed no objections.

Mexico is one of the main suppliers of food to Canada, especially beef and pork, so it is essential to reduce the risk of entry and spread of economically important pests and diseases.

Compared to other animal proteins such as beef and chicken, pork production exhibited the second highest growth in 2022.

Cuba's National Center for Animal Health (Cenasa) confirmed that Colombia has obtained authorization to export pork and meat products to the country.

In 2022, Santa Catarina (Brazil) achieved the best pork export figures since the beginning of the historical series, according to Epagri/Cepa.

The objective of the revision should be to facilitate intra-Community trade and the export of live animals but not to prohibit or limit certain types of transport.