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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.

Denmark abolishes the Ministry of Agriculture and creates a Ministry of Nature and Animal Welfare

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.

The affected animal is a calf.

The system, in place since 2014, funds epidemiological surveillance, compensation, and sanitary supplies through contributions from various sectors of the economy; the pork industry could join the program.

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.

This is the first time the African swine fever virus has been detected in domestic pigs in Hungary.

Flanders is further tightening the rules for long-distance animal transport.

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 European Commission’s updated short-term outlook projects a 1% decline in pork production compared to 2025, with reduced exports and per capita consumption stabilizing at around 32.6 kg.

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

The World Assembly of Delegates awarded Colombia two simultaneous recognitions.

USDA data showed U.S. pork production reached the highest April level on record in 2026.

Spain can once again issue health certificates for pork exports to the Philippines following the lifting of restrictions related to African swine fever.

This international certification officially recognizes the department of Santa Cruz as a classical swine fever-free zone and strengthens the health standards of Bolivia’s pig farming industry.

Minister André de Paula and Minister Sun Meijun confirm technical agreements on health requirements during bilateral meeting in Beijing.

The "Fair Price" scheme involves 61,000 producers from seven states and more than 80 companies in the agribusiness chain.