
EU agri-food trade surplus holds firm in the first 4 months of the year
Cumulative exports for January–April were down 3% in value, mainly due to lower values of exports of cocoa products and pigmeat.


Cumulative exports for January–April were down 3% in value, mainly due to lower values of exports of cocoa products and pigmeat.

The strategy aims to build a more affordable and resilient food system in Canada.

In 2024, 9.8 million tonnes of mineral fertilisers were used in agricultural production across the EU.

The EU removes the remaining tariffs on US industrial goods while strengthening safeguards to protect its economic interests.

The University of Copenhagen has reported the emergence of this new condition in pigs in Denmark, following its first appearance in the Netherlands.

The Mexican pork industry is among the leading export sectors to the Korean market, where it competes alongside beef, shellfish, and seafood.

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Agriculture ministers called for greater flexibility for member states and simpler rules while preserving the CAP's common EU objectives.

A study led by Embrapa and IICA identified, for the first time, the agtech innovation ecosystem in 23 countries in the region, with Brazil as the dominant player and digital solutions making up the majority of offerings.

The latest update confirms a contraction in the global corn market for the 2026/27 crop year: the decrease in harvests in the United States and Argentina far outweighs the gains in Brazil and China, which is also putting downward pressure on exports and global stocks. The most recent projections for soybeans, however, remain optimistic, driven by Brazil and the United States, with global production expected to reach a new all-time high despite a slight reduction in ending stocks.

The United States supplied 30% of Venezuela's agricultural imports by value in 2025, with soybean meal, soybean oil, wheat, and corn leading shipments.

This is the world's first selective herbicide for controlling resistant grass weeds in soybeans and cotton in nearly 40 years.

The Director General of IICA warned in Ireland that the main risk for the region is not a decline in production, but rather a failure to adapt in time to global changes.



South Africa's foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak continues to escalate, with outbreak locations increasing across the country.

The eradication process has been completed according to the USDA’s program standards, allowing Iowa and the U.S. to retain its Pseudorabies disease-free trade status.

The Secretariat of Agriculture highlighted the federal meat certification system as a cornerstone of the country's export competitiveness, with Japan serving as the leading destination for Mexican pork exports.

At a meeting with the ACSP, the minister emphasized the importance of partnerships with the productive sector, expanding rural credit, and opening new international markets.

Ministers backed the swift implementation of the Commission's plan to secure access to fertilisers and support EU farmers.

Denmark proposes that pork production be primarily geared towards domestic supply and opens a dialogue process about its future.


The increased attractiveness of Brazilian soybeans was also driven by the depreciation of the real against the dollar.

Argentina strengthens its regional leadership and international recognition in developing agricultural technology.

The decision represents a significant step forward for the sanitary and trade agenda between the two countries.

In response to the risk of foot and mouth disease (FMD), the Ministry has requested that localities strengthen surveillance, detect suspected cases early, tighten control over livestock transportation and slaughter, and promote awareness of biosecurity in livestock farming.

On Tuesday, Parliament agreed to use the urgent procedure for measures to support farmers affected by rising fertiliser prices.

Researchers will focus on vaccine candidates for African swine fever and foot-and-mouth disease.

