Swine news - Economy

African swine fever has been detected in Finland for the first time, with the virus identified in wild boar found in the country's southeast. The authorities have established a restricted zone.

USDA is making available $35 million for partnerships to respond to the threat feral swine pose to American agriculture, landscapes and human and livestock health.

South Africa's pork prices have fallen as market oversupply replaces earlier shortages, bringing relief to consumers and retailers.

Sunyani Central Prison in Ghana has launched a piggery project aimed at equipping inmates with practical livestock farming skills while boosting food production and generating additional income for the facility.

The authorization contributes to Brazil's market diversification and strengthens trade relations with countries on the African continent.

China imported 390,000 tonnes of pork in the first half of 2026, while offal imports declined by just 4.8% year-on-year.

African swine fever has hit Gauteng hard, affecting over 69,000 pigs and costing South Africa's pork industry more than R10 million.

South Africa's pork industry is recovering as outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) and foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) have slowed significantly.

Authorities in Malawi's Neno District have imposed a two-week suspension on pig sales following a suspected outbreak of African swine fever.

May pork exports to Japan, Colombia, and Central America offset lower totals for Mexico.

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.

The pace of global meat production growth is anticipated to moderate in 2026 according to the FAO Food Outlook.

Pork represented 13% of meat-related food safety notifications, and the animal welfare reporting network saw a major surge in activity during 2025.

There were 5,905 ASF outbreaks during the first half of this year, with more cases in wild boars and fewer outbreaks on farms compared to 2025.

Slow demand growth in high-income regions where environmental concerns and changing dietary preferences weigh on consumption.

The increase was primarily driven by higher international poultry meat prices and, to a lesser extent, firmer ovine meat quotations, while pig and bovine meat prices declined.

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

A new USDA report addresses how hog farm structure has changed over the past four decades.

Eswatini’s pig industry has more than doubled in value over the past five years, growing from E72 million in 2020 to E131.8 million in 2025.

Pork exports to Japan will continue from ASF-free zones, even if the disease is present elsewhere in Canada.

AngloGold Ashanti (AGA) Obuasi Mine in Ghana, has commissioned a modern Piggery production centre.

The International Fund for Agricultural Development and the Government of Burkina Faso have signed a US$59.75 million loan agreement to support agriculture.

Exports of U.S. pork maintained strong momentum in April, led by broad-based growth in Asian and Western Hemisphere markets.