Swine news - News

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

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

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 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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

G7 agriculture ministers examine risks related to rising fertilizer prices and supply chains.

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

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

Measures include fair pricing for agricultural products, more transparent labelling and marketing standards, and a list of terms to be reserved for meat products only.

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.

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.

The World Organisation for Animal Health conducted a mission in Bogotá to document the policies that have enabled the country to achieve positive trends in antibiotic use in animals.

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