Swine news - Economy

Nigeria’s Livestock Minister underscores the sector’s importance to rural prosperity, food security, and Africa’s economic future.

Sharp drops in pig and poultry meat prices drove the decline after eight consecutive monthly increases.

The FAO Cereal Price Index was down 1.3% from September.

Nigeria strengthens livestock disease surveillance with a new six-month action plan to enhance prevention and response.

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

U.S. reaches deal with China on economic and trade relations.

Chinese imports of pork products between January and September 2025 remain stable compared to the previous year. Offal maintains its volume and exceeds pork.

According to Rabobank's pork quarterly report, global sow herd numbers are expected to decline in 2026 as trade and health issues remain challenging.

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

Stakeholders invited to submit materials and attend as China moves forward with its anti-dumping review of European pork.

Climate change is threatening livestock productivity across East Africa.

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

Uganda’s Parliament has approved a $99.56 million (Shs 352 billion) loan from IFAD to fund the Resilient Livestock Value Chain Project.

World wheat and maize prices declined, while barley and sorghum prices rose.

The increase reflected higher world bovine and ovine meat prices, while pig and poultry meat quotations remained broadly stable.

Nigeria and Belgium launch Animal Biometrics Identification System (ABIS) to modernise livestock, boost trade and drive sustainable growth.

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

In a bid to tackle the challenges facing the livestock sector, the Federal Government of Nigeria has unveiled the National Livestock Master Plan (M-LMP).

Total grain production is forecast to reach an all-time high, with increases for all crops, barring rye.

Ghana backs the $10 million second phase of the ECOWAS livestock development programme to enhance food security and transform the livestock sector.

Stable pork production and reduced pork imports are expected in 2026.

July exports of U.S. pork were slightly below last year but accounted for a larger share of production.

International wheat and sorghum prices declined month-on-month, while maize and barley prices rose.

The rise was driven by continuing higher bovine and ovine meat prices, which outweighed largely stable pig meat quotations and lower poultry meat prices.