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The European Commission has adopted the Uniform Conditions for Operating Rules (UCOL) for poultry and pig farming.

In 2027, global pork exports are forecast to be unchanged, following a 2% increase in 2026.

The latest U.S. hog inventory figures showed declines in both breeding stock and market hogs.

These are the highlights of the grain and oilseed estimates for the 2026/27 marketing year released by the USDA on October 9, 2026.

Between January and September 2026, China imported 1.44 million metric tons of pork and pork by-products, down 15.3% from 2025 and down 66.7% from 2020.

Spain's sow herd is increasing while Germany, Denmark, France, and the Netherlands are seeing declines compared to May-June 2025.

Carbon dioxide stunning to be replaced with more available humane alternatives.

The EU Short-term outlook has been updated for 2026 with data on the meat sectors.

PigGold Solutions Enterprise in Ghana, has launched a commercial piggery initiative to provide sustainable alternative livelihoods.

The Ogun State Government has urged pig farmers to comply strictly with internationally recognised biosecurity measures to curb the spread of ASF.

Smallholder pig farmers in Mutasa, Zimbabwe, are expanding livestock production to create employment, increase household incomes and strengthen local pork supplies.

The USDA projects global pork production will decline by 0.7% in 2027.

The interim maximum for starter swine feeds will be extended while the most appropriate path forward is determined.

Consumption reached 549.9 mg/kg of biomass in 2025, an 11.6% increase from 2024, although it has declined by 40.2% since 2020.

The Netherlands is implementing new animal welfare measures, including phasing out the practice of tail docking in pigs.

A deterioration in the liquidity of the Dutch pig sector is expected, given that prices are insufficient to offset high costs.

The initiative will help outdoor pig producers in eastern England address environmental risks and emerging requirements.

ADIS records 733 ASF outbreaks in domestic pigs and 6,722 in wild boars between January and September 2026.

Most of this decline was due to lower shipments to Mexico, where domestic pork production has rebounded and demand for hams has softened in recent months.

Nigeria’s Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) has launched a campaign to strengthen the control of African swine fever (ASF) and improve biosecurity practices among pig farmers in Nigeria.

Logistical constraints and trade disruptions pushed world cereal prices up further in September.

The decline reflected lower poultry and pig meat quotations, while bovine and ovine meat prices remained broadly stable.

South African farmers are being urged to make biosecurity a routine part of daily pig management rather than a measure used only during disease outbreaks.

South Africa’s pig industry is seeking greater cooperation between farmers and animal welfare organisations.