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The first half of 2021 represents the worst financial situation for pig producers, across a six-month period, on record.

The first case of African swine fever in wild pigs in Hong Kong has been reported.

Swine production to increase in 2022 following a rebound in the sow population. Pork production is expected to increase 2% to meet strong demand for domestic pork.

ASF outbreaks in both wild boar and domestic pigs continue to increase each month and are exceeding 2020 levels.

The Mexican market is now open for British pork for the first time, which means a potential boost of £50m for the UK over the first five years of trade.

USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service forecasted soybean and corn production up from 2020.

Agri-food and fishery exports reached an all-time high in 2020, driven by foreign sales of pork and fruit.

In the first half of 2021, German pork production decreased by 1.2% compared to the same period of the previous year.

A total of 33 countries in the Americas and the Caribbean agreed to join efforts to support the DR in implementing actions to control and eradicate African swine fever and prevent its spread.

Permitted levels of zinc allowed in starter piglet diets are under discussion as Canada reviews its Feeds Regulations.

According to the FAO meat price index, global pig meat prices fell in August due while bovine, ovine, and poultry meat rose.

With the modifications of this new regulation, the hygiene regulations applicable to products of animal origin are updated.

Pork was the main driver of this amount with the volume of pork shipments increasing 2.5 fold.