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China's pork trade in 2025 - USDA forecast
Pork imports are expected to be similar in 2025 while marginal growth is expected in pork exports.
FAO cereal price index up in February
Wheat, maize, barley, and sorghum export prices increased while the FAO All Rice Price Index declined.
FAO meat price index down marginally in February
Pig meat prices softened, pressured by lower quotations in the European Union.
Economic impact of U.S. pork and beef exports on corn and soybean industries
An updated study quantifies the returns that beef and pork exports brought to U.S. corn and soybean producers.
U.S. pork exports trend modestly lower in January
Pork exports were slightly below last January’s large totals, despite another outstanding performance in Mexico and Central America.

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Canada announces counter tariffs on U.S. products
Should the U.S. continue to apply tariffs on Canada, the government intends to impose additional countermeasures that could affect pork.
Belgium: Stabilization in pig slaughter in 2024
The swine industry is stabilizing after a historic low.
EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council debates rural development and markets
EU ministers discuss rural proofing, agri-food market stability, and the future vision for agriculture and food.
EU agri-food trade eased in November 2024
These are the main findings of the latest monthly agri-food trade report published by the European Commission.
China's anti-dumping investigation into EU pork imports continues
The anti-dumping investigation into pork imports from the European Union is ongoing.
EU presents roadmap for farming and agri-food sector
The European Commission's roadmap sets the stage for an attractive, competitive, resilient, future-oriented, and fair agri-food system.


Nigeria leads Africa in pork production
Nigeria is the leading pork producer in Africa, with an annual output of over 303,000 metric tonnes.
Record large U.S. pork exports in 2024
Exports of U.S. pork eclipsed previous highs in both volume and value in 2024.
FAO cereal price index up slightly in January
Wheat export prices dropped very slightly while world maize prices increased.
FAO meat price index down in January 2025
The decline was driven by lower international ovine, pig, and poultry meat prices, which outweighed increases in bovine meat quotations.
Meat production in Germany rises by 1.4% in 2024
Meat production increased for the first time since 2016, after seven consecutive years of declines.
U.S. breeding sow inventory remained above 6 million in December 2024
Total swine inventory decreased slightly but was higher than in 2023.


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EU discusses key agricultural trade issues
The Council discussed the latest developments in agrifood trade issues, with a particular emphasis on the impact of agrifood trade on EU farmers non-tariff barriers to trade with countries outside the EU.
Brazil: Soybean and corn export performance 2023/2024
Brazil, the world's largest exporter of soybeans, experienced a reduction in the volume exported in 2024, compared to records in 2023.
Engaging women and men in pig-related business activities in Uganda
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) has been actively addressing gender disparities in Uganda's pig industry through both gender accommodative and transformative approaches.
Rabobank's global animal protein outlook 2025
In 2025, growth in global animal protein production will be slightly higher, driven by seafood and poultry.
China's annual pork production down for the first time in four years
China's pork production decreased by 1.5% in 2024.
Russia suspends imports of breeding pigs from EU due to FMD in Germany
Due to the outbreak of foot and mouth disease in Germany, it is currently possible for Russia to import breeding pigs from all EU member states.

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