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Driven by exports and lower feed costs, the Brazilian pork industry led growth in the country, which also reached record figures in beef, poultry, eggs, and milk production in 2025.

The EU Agriculture Council focuses on markets, trade and costs, highlighting resilience, trade safeguards and energy pressures.

The pork industry led Chile's meat exports in 2025, generating more than USD 697 million in revenue.

Official numbers from the 2024 Agricultural Census have provided key data on the current structure of animal production in Uruguay. Data from the swine segment show an activity characterized by high concentration at large scale and intensive labor use.

Minister Carlos Fávaro will hand over he position to Minister André de Paula this Wednesday (1st), at 3:00pm.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has provided a set of equipment to the Ivorian government to support the fight against African swine fever.

The trade balance remained positive, but deteriorated in fresh, chilled, and frozen pork.

Shipments increased in both volume and value in January, supported by strong demand across key markets, with Mexico remaining the main destination.

South Africa’s FMD vaccine delays leave pigs vulnerable, with farmers urging faster rollout to curb outbreaks and protect livestock.

The mobilisation follows a request for assistance from the Cypriot authorities via the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. It comprises disinfectants, personal protective equipment.

The European Commission’s consultation shows broad support for phasing out cages in pig farming, although the sector warns about costs, biosecurity, and structural constraints.

The Agriculture Committee is calling for stronger support for the EU livestock sector in the face of economic, environmental and social pressures.

The latest update points to greater corn availability driven by the USA and Ukraine, together with a stable soybean supply supported by the strong performance of Brazil and Paraguay.

New EU rules allow wider use of RENURE fertilisers, reducing dependency on imports while safeguarding water and the environment.

Regulation (EU) 2026/687 protects the European meat sector with safeguard measures against Mercosur imports.

The increase in imports strengthened the domestic supply of pork throughout the year, thus contributing to the increase in apparent consumption.

The European Union has today notified to the Mercosur countries the instrument of provisional application for the EU-Mercosur interim Trade Agreement (iTA).

According to Rabobank, disruption in Hormuz increases the costs of fertilizers, energy, and raw materials, putting pressure on agricultural margins worldwide.

With the inclusion of Sabadell, there are now 10 municipalities with confirmed cases, with a total of 40 outbreaks reported up to date.

The Directorate General of Veterinary Medicine of the Ministry of Rural Development and Food of Greece has confirmed the occurrence of foot-and-mouth disease on the island of Lesbos.

Although pork imports once again reached a record, domestic production contributed more than 100,000 additional ton, growing to levels not seen since 2019.

Pig production is set to rise by 3.2%, while cattle, sheep and goat sectors are expected to decline.

South Africa’s pig industry sees cautious progress against foot-and-mouth disease, with vaccines, abattoir approvals, and ongoing research underway.

The country officially notified WOAH of the end of vaccination in cattle and buffalo, with the aim being declared free of the disease without vaccination.