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The report maps locations of wild pigs and provincial prevention, management, and removal activities.

FAO and Nigeria have launched a strategy to boost African Swine Fever prevention, biosecurity and farmers’ training.

The Government of Ghana through the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA),has announced plans to rehabilitate seven national livestock breeding stations.

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.

Provisional anti-dumping measures mean tariffs up to 62% for some EU pork exporters.

Nigeria’s government has partnered with ACCI and NACCIMA to boost livestock development, remove bottlenecks and strengthen the agricultural value chain.

FAO supports Nigeria’s agriculture with trained veterinary paraprofessionals, addressing gaps in animal health services in rural areas.

AMIE backs South Africa’s meat export plan, supporting government efforts to boost trade resilience amid foot-and-mouth disease challenges.

China's pork supply has increased recently, leading to a slight decline in pork prices.

This program will enhance the speed and accuracy of disease response efforts across the swine industry.

The Accra Veterinary Laboratory has confirmed the first cases of ASF in Sogakope, placing the area on code red after over 200 pig deaths.

Wild Pigs Canada offers a central source for tools, information, and resources to address the threat of invasive wild pigs.

Global export prices of barley and maize rose, while those of sorghum and wheat declined.

The increase was primarily driven by higher bovine and ovine meat prices, along a slight increase in poultry meat quotations, while pig meat prices declined.

Exports of U.S. pork bounced back in June, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).

The new regulations intend to bring about a fairer pig supply chain.

African Swine Fever has been confirmed in Bredasdorp, Cape Agulhas Municipality, South Africa, with nearly 800 pigs quarantined.

Africa Re and partners launch Index-Based Livestock Insurance to protect 20,000 farmers in Northern Nigeria from climate-related losses.

PigX2 Congress 2025 Highlights Animal Welfare as Key to Swine Industry’s Future.

The Adamawa State Government in Northern Nigeria has allocated ₦5billion to upgrade and sustain the state’s agricultural sector.

Following a wide-ranging consultation, the Red Tractor Pigs Sector Board has confirmed it will move forward with creating new modules and labelling for outdoor pig production.