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FAO expects global pig meat production to rise on improved productivity and global pig meat trade to expand amid ASF-induced supply shortfalls.

The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming Nigeria's livestock sector.

The Federal Government has shown commitment to transforming Nigeria’s livestock industry through the creation of a unified national data architecture.

It is the first time in 17 months that the number of sows has dipped below 40 million.

In a press conference, the Minister detailed what the impacts on the trade of Spanish pork could be after the confirmation of African swine fever (ASF) in wild boars last Friday.

China accepts regionalization, meaning that it will only stop importing products originating from the province of Barcelona.

Mercolleida called an extraordinary session to adjust prices after the ASF outbreak. The live pig price fell by 10 cents/kg.

Seven wild boars that were found dead in the same Barcelona municipality, very close to where the other two appeared, have tested positive for African swine fever.

The containment plan was launched following the confirmation of two cases of African swine fever in wild boars. Four possible new cases are awaiting official confirmation.

Kogi L-PRES trains 300 stakeholders, validates 32,000 real livestock farmers and boosts 64 clusters to drive productivity and food security in Kogi.

It involves two wild boars dead, found 1 km apart from each other in the province of Barcelona.

Youth in Kwara to get free 6-month livestock training as Are Olushola Farm and Federal Government partner under TVET to boost skills and jobs.

August exports were bolstered by another remarkable performance by leading market Mexico.

FAO expects outputs of all major cereals to rise, with the largest year-on-year increase forecast for maize.

Global pig meat production and trade are expected to grow this year.

This year’s theme underscores the urgent need for bold, coordinated, cross-sectoral action to address AMR.

Limpopo hosts livestock auctions with Boere Koporasie Beperk to cut transport costs, improve market access, strengthen disease control and boost profits.

The latest AHDB quarterly pork cost of production and net margin estimations have been published for Q3 2025.

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.

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

Management Sciences for Health supports Nigeria’s One Health response to antimicrobial resistance with a veterinary medicines list to protect public health.

Western Cape Veterinary Services has confirmed a case of Foot and Mouth Disease on a farm near Gouda, South Africa prompting immediate containment measures.

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.