Brazil: Vaccination campaign against CSF continues
The campaign is part of the pilot project for implementing the strategic plan Brazil Free of Classical Swine Fever (CSF).
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New record-high FAO meat price index in April
The continued price strength stemmed from higher world poultry, pig and bovine meat prices.
U.S. pork exports improved in March but remain below year-ago record levels
March pork exports were the largest so far this year but well below the record-large totals posted in March 2021.
Canada invests in animal health emergency prevention and response
Funding for two recipient organizations will help the sector increase its capacity to face animal health emergencies including African swine fever.
EU: Deadline to apply for private storage aid expires, Netherlands requests the largest amount
The member states that have requested the largest amount of private storage aid for pigmeat are the Netherlands, Denmark, and Spain.
ASF in Rome confirmed
African swine fever has been confirmed in a wild boar found in "Grande Raccordo Anulare".
EU agri-food trade: Pigmeat exports down 19% in January
While pigmeat remains the EU's fourth-strongest export sector, exports decreased in January.
EC: Sustainable EU food system –new initiative
The initiative includes the sustainability labelling of food products
Russia: Grain harvest could reach 130 million tons this year
Russia is the largest supplier of wheat to the world market while meeting the needs of its domestic market.
Ranking of pork-producing countries and international trade in 2022
According to the latest USDA estimates, China will continue to be the world's leading pork producer and importer. The European Union will be the leading exporter of pork.
Spain: Drop in live pig imports
After years of increases, Spanish imports of live pigs decreased in 2021.
Vietnam's animal feed exports to the U.S. increased sharply
Vietnam, which imports a lot of animal feed ingredients from the US, is also promoting animal feed exports to this market.
China ensures grain security with ten-year outlook
China is capable of ensuring its grain security, according to agricultural officials and experts at the China Agricultural Outlook Conference 2022.
Canada's investment in black soldier fly facility
Up to $6 million will help build a new facility that will increase the production of sustainable, insect-based products to feed animals.
OIE launches ASF cross-boarder risk assessment manual for SE Asia
A study on ASF cross-border risk assessment in South-East Asia, China, Timor Leste, and Papua New Guinea was commissioned to better understand the different risk pathways for (re)introduction.
European Citizens' Initiative entitled ‘End The Slaughter Age'
The organisers of the initiative call on the Commission to exclude livestock farming from activities eligible for agricultural subsidies and to include ethical and ecological alternatives, such as cell farming and plant proteins.