France: Quality of the 2024 harvest
The 2023-2024 season for straw cereals, rapeseed, and protein crops in France was marked by complex weather conditions. Heavy rainfall influenced crop quality.
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Brazil: Pig slaughter up 2.5% year-on-year in second quarter
Santa Catarina continues to lead the way in pig slaughter, with 29.1% of the national share, followed by Paraná (21.9%) and Rio Grande do Sul (16.8%).
Vietnam: Inauguration of a $3 million smart pig farm funded by South Korea
On September 6, the Ministries of Agriculture of Vietnam and South Korea held the inauguration ceremony of the smart pig farm in Ninh Binh.
Upcoming change of CEO at Royal Agrifirm Group
Dick Hordijk became CEO of Royal Agrifirm Group in June 2016. Over the past eight years, Dick has led Agrifirm through two strategic planning periods, ensuring that Royal Agrifirm Group has always remained current in this rapidly changing industry.
EU agri-food surplus increased in the first half of 2024
EU agri-food trade is proving to be strong as its surplus reached €33.7 billion between January and June 2024.
UK takes immediate measures to step up safeguards against ASF from Europe
The mitigation measures will help to prevent the spread of ASF across the border, protecting the pig sector worth over £8 billion to the UK economy.
Ecuador exports pork for the second time
Through a joint effort between the private and public sectors, Ecuador exports 27 tons of pork to Vietnam. This export is the result of a search for new markets for Ecuadorian products carried out by the authorities and representatives of private companies.
Poland reports 42nd outbreak of ASF in pigs
There have been 42 outbreaks of African swine fever in pigs in Poland in 2024.
Michigan State University student awarded 2024 Morrison Swine Innovator Prize
Savannah Thomson received the 2024 Morrison Swine Innovator Prize.
WEDA EuroTier novelty 2024: Easy SF - The self-catching gate for group farrowing
The Easy SF system from WEDA significantly improves overall animal control in group farrowing.
COPA elects Massimiliano Giansanti as its new President
COPA elected Massimiliano Giansanti (Confagricoltura, Italy) as its new President, to lead the European farmers' organisation for the next two years.
Anpario acquires Bio-Vet Inc., based in Wisconsin, United States
The acquisition combines Anpario’s global network and expertise in natural feed additive technologies with Bio-Vet’s pioneering knowledge of direct-fed microbial solutions and market experience in the ruminant sector within the US.
SPACE 2024: International farming beacons from Rennes
This highly successful global scale 38th edition of SPACE was carried out under a radiant sun and in a highly constructive environment.
European Commission recognises Sardinia and Sweden as free of ASF
After 40 years, Sardinia has been recognised as free from African swine fever.
EuroTier Innovation Awards 2024
The leading innovation award in the international livestock industry recognizes products with a function that has changed significantly, enabling a new process, or has significantly improved an existing process.
France launches the voluntary, collaborative initiative “Demain le Porc”
To highlight the strengths of the French swine industry and formalize and reinforce its commitments to societal expectations, INAPORC has launched a collective social responsibility initiative: "Demain Le Porc."