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A larger breeding herd and higher productivity per sow will support a larger pig crop. Pork exports are forecast to decline amidst a weakening global demand.

A temporary stop is being introduced for new establishment and expansion of existing conventional pig production.

Projections for broiler and swine production are expected to contribute positively to the overall production of the three main protein sources consumed by Brazilians.

In the first seven months of 2026, the EU agri-food sector expanded its positive trade balance while pigmeat exports decreased by 13% in value.

The core area has been expanded to the northeast after ASF was detected in dead wild boars found in Hujakkala, Lappeenranta.

The Ministry of Agricultural Development and Irrigation reported growth in the swine industry, with Lima accounting for 44% of production, and progress in expanding into markets such as China and Singapore.

Representatives of the pork industry acknowledge Agriculture Minister Francisco Oliverio Espaillat's openness and willingness to engage in dialogue

With this funding, Canada Pork will promote Canadian pork in new and emerging markets across Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

EU production in January-April 2026 amounted to 7.6 M tonnes. Both import and export volumes increased.

Swine inventory and production are expected to remain stable in 2027, supported by solid demand and pork's price advantage over beef. However, pork imports are set to slow following a sharp 2026 surge that left elevated stocks.

The program will provide up to $50 million in new funding to help states start or expand their own meat inspection programs.

Representatives from veterinary services met in Barbados to update their national rapid response plans, with technical support from IICA and the USDA.

The EU and the Philippines reached substantial agreement in their negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), envisaged to deepen economic ties between the EU and another strategic, fast-growing partner in Southeast Asia.

Producers and officials from Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay gathered at the Expointer trade show; IICA issued a warning about the resurgence of African swine fever in Hispaniola.

A delegation from the State Department met in San José with the Director General of IICA to discuss risk management and food security in the Americas.

The volume represents a slight increase of 1.4% from the 2025/26 season, driven primarily by the increase in the area planted during the first corn harvest.

Export bans are estimated to lose over 7 million euros worth of pork by the end of the year.

At the end of July, slaughter increased by 0.6% in volume over twelve rolling months, despite a 0.6% decline in the pig herd.

Higher local production and higher import volume last year point to reduced pork imports in 2026.

The additional restricted zone is considered free from ASF and serves as a buffer between the infected zone and the rest of Finland.

The committee, chaired by Guatemala, discussed the strengthening of OIRSA and the standardization of protocols in the face of transboundary phytosanitary and zoosanitary threats.

The Government of Canada is helping industry further develop the tools needed to safeguard animal health, strengthen sector resilience, and support future growth.

International cereal prices increased across all major grains in August.

Pork exports trended lower in July, but remain higher year-to-date.