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Guillem Burset analyzes the situation in the Spanish market and the possible effects of Trump's tariff policy on pork trade.

The pig industry in Africa holds great potential as a key driver for food security, income generation, and rural development. However, it faces several challenges that hinder its growth and sustainability.

Do we know how to communicate the main objective of correct data collection? What clues can make us suspect that the data are not being properly recorded?

Antonio Palomo summarizes the swine production and reproduction presentations from the latest Allen D. Leman Swine Conference 2024.

At present, the North-South divide in the EU is more evident than ever and is becoming a disparity that is strengthening and becoming chronic.

The price of pork has remained well above the cost price throughout the year, with declines from the peak (1.848 euros per kilo in July) being gradual and controlled, allowing slaughterhouses to navigate the autumn with favourable positive margins.

The price is not expected to change in the coming weeks, provided nothing extraordinary happens.

This year's edition of the Swine Conference in honor of Dr. Allen D. Leman was a special 50th Anniversary event and took place September 21-24 at the Saint Paul RiverCentre Convention Center in Minnesota, USA.

Spain has had three consecutive months of declines, which have resulted in a 14% decrease. Despite this, Spain continues to lead pig prices in the EU. The question is how far these decreases will continue.

September is ending, leaving behind a trail of staggered decreases in the pig price in Spain. This is nothing new; many years tend to be like this.

The Spanish pig price has remained unchanged for weeks, but the apparent tranquility of the market is only superficial...

The trends of the swine industry in China should be explained in two parts: pork consumption and pig production.

We surveyed our readers to find out why they believe these changes are taking place and why integrator companies and meat groups are buying farms.

With a seemingly firm pig price and a rather depressed pork market, we get the feeling July will be complicated.

Burset forecasts a slight rise in Spain's pig price in the short term due to delayed growth that occurs every summer.

We delve into why Poland's pig inventory has been decreasing and explore if there is any chance of rebuilding the herd.