Swine news - Economy

The main proposal provides preferential market access for a wide range of US seafood and agricultural goods.

Colombia's pork industry is celebrating an important milestone in its internationalization strategy.

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

A mission from Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa) identified opportunities for strategic cooperation in agricultural inputs, biological products, and technology aimed at strengthening agribusiness supply chains.

Higher quotations for bovine and ovine meat, alongside a modest increase in poultry meat prices, were almost entirely offset by a decline in pig meat prices.

Live hog and pork prices fell in May for the third consecutive month, pressured by weak domestic demand and a decline in export shipments.

The sector continues to consolidate its international presence, with a 78% increase in export volume and a presence in more than 50 markets globally.

The continued increase reflected higher prices across all major cereals.

Argentina reduces export duties on wheat and barley starting in June and establishes a schedule of reductions for other grains starting in 2027.

The European Commission presents measures to help farmers facing sharply rising fertiliser costs and to support Europe's food security, delivering on the recently announced Fertiliser Action Plan.

The EU and the Republic of Korea agreed to continue improving mutual market access for agri-food products, including European pork.

Pig slaughter in Portugal in the first quarter of 2026 increased 39.1% year-on-year in the total number of pigs slaughtered.

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

Nigeria & Denmark sign Letter of Intent to boost sustainable livestock, food safety & agricultural innovation in Phase II partnership.

A joint report by four international organizations warns that without sustained state investment and technological innovation, the region will not be able to guarantee its food security.

Portugal increased its pork exports by 67.7% in the first three months of 2026 compared to 2025, with total exports reaching 14,707 tons in 2026 and 8,769 tons in 2025.

This marks the best performance for the first four months of 2026. In addition, both the value and volume of shipments increased by 16% and 18%, respectively, compared to the first four months of 2025, to more than 125 destinations.

While both exports and imports have declined slightly compared to last year, lower import values contributed to an improvement in the monthly trade balance.

Kenya is intensifying efforts to modernise and expand its pig industry, with the government projecting a 125 per cent increase in pork demand by 2030.

The European Commission has approved a €500 million aid package for Spain to support farmers affected by rising fertilizer prices.

Delegations from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay shared information on their national food safety systems and maximum residue limits, with a focus on export chains to the EU.

Several Member States consider the European fertilizer plan to be insufficient and are calling for more aid, faster action, and structural measures.

The Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed the first outbreak of African swine fever in pigs in Poland in 2026. The disease was detected at a farm with 21,390 pigs in the West Pomeranian Voivodeship.

The EU Council supports reducing administrative burdens in the areas of pesticides, livestock farming, and food safety without lowering health standards.