Swine news - Nutrition

Rwanda government is seeking greater investment in animal feed production to support its expanding livestock sector.

A recent OECD study examines two transmission channels through which an oil price shock may affect agricultural markets: higher fertilizer costs and stronger biofuel demand.

World wheat, maize, barley, and sorghum prices fell month-on-month.

South Africa's pork industry is reinforcing the position of pork as a versatile, affordable, and nutritious protein source for households during the winter season.

While both exports and imports have declined slightly compared to last year, lower import values contributed to an improvement in the monthly trade balance.

The continued increase reflected higher prices across all major cereals.

Red meat exports delivered significant returns to corn and soybean producers in 2025, according to an independent study conducted by the Juday Group and released by USMEF.

In the April report, the outlook for corn is positive due to the recovery in the U.S., Argentina, and Ukraine, as well as increased trade. For soybeans, however, the outlook is tighter: growth in Brazil and Paraguay does not offset declines in Argentina and the U.S., leaving supply virtually unchanged.

U.S. farmers plan to reduce corn acreage and increase soybean planting in 2026, while grain stocks rise across major crops.

The latest update points to greater corn availability driven by the USA and Ukraine, together with a stable soybean supply supported by the strong performance of Brazil and Paraguay.

South Africa’s pig industry faces rising feed costs, trade pressures, and logistics disruptions, impacting profitability amid shifting global markets.

New KSh3B animal feed plant in Kenya adds 200,000-tonne annual capacity, boosting local supply and reducing imports for livestock farmers.

A slight increase of 0.4% in compound feed production is expected in the EU in 2025, compared to 2024, despite economic and regulatory challenges.

Nigeria commits to a supportive environment and stronger stakeholder collaboration to make animal feed a key driver of its livestock transformation agenda.

ECOWAS workshop tackles aflatoxin in animal feed, advancing regional traceability and sustainable feed systems under the EU-supported PRISMA project.

The U.S. depends heavily on imported vitamins and amino acids, the majority of which come from China. This poses risks to both supply chain stability and national food security.

Kenyan experts call for joint efforts to cut rising livestock feed costs and boost the sector’s productivity, sustainability, and farmer profits.

IITA and the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development partner to transform Nigeria’s livestock sector through research, innovation, and capacity building.

Nigeria’s new Livestock Development Policy prioritises animal feed systems to boost productivity, tackle malnutrition, and strengthen exports.

The Tanzania Pig Farmers Association hosts its first conference in Dar es Salaam, addressing African Swine Fever, nutrition, and quality pig farming.

The initiative aims to simplify, clarify and modernise selected provisions across several pieces of EU food and feed safety legislation.

FEFAC market experts forecasts continued stability in the EU compound feed production market for 2025.

China’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs announced an updated Feed Ingredients Catalog.

Feed fed to U.S. hogs in 2023 equaled approximately 60.9 million tons, mainly from corn-related ingredients.