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China's Ministry of Agriculture is again adjusting the national target for breeding sows to strengthen control over pig production.

The first containers of French pork offal arrived in China, marking a success after 3 years of negotiations and opening a strategic market.

Spanish pork exports to third countries fell by 14% in the first quarter of 2026, with a sharp decline in shipments to China.

The EU produced 21.9 million tons of pork in 2025, 3.8% more than the previous year, recovering from the historic low of 2023. Spain, with 5.27 Mt, widens its lead over Germany and now accounts for 24% of all EU production.

Release of swine data reveals paradox: Minas Gerais produces 9.6% more with fewer sows.

National livestock production grew 1.8% from January to March, with pork performing the best.

The country brought together ministers from three sectors and international organizations to coordinate an intersectoral response to sanitary threats.

Meat availability in Switzerland grew by 3.5% in 2025, driven by imports and an increase in beef and poultry.

During the meeting between the Spanish Minister of Agriculture, Luis Planas, and the Japanese ambassador to Spain, Hiroshi Yamauchi, Planas insisted on making progress in the negotiations on ASF regionalization.

The EU Council approved the signing of the modernized agreement with Mexico to strengthen trade, investment, and cooperation.

The Swiss swine industry is intensifying measures to reduce oversupply and stabilize a market that has been under pressure for months.

Although data is only available for January and February, the year 2026 shows a new trend with a greater role for Asian markets.

The countries on the list have proven their compliance with the EU restrictions on antimicrobial use in food-producing animals.

From January to April, exports totaled 40.24 million tons, the highest volume ever recorded for the period.

Animal feed production in Colombia reached a record high of 13.2 million tons in 2025, with pig farming consolidating its position as the second most important destination for the industry, above livestock, pets, and aquaculture.

The South African pig industry is facing mounting pressure as foot-and-mouth disease and African swine fever continue to reduce sow numbers and increase production costs.

The objective is to deepen and strengthen the bilateral relationship in agricultural and sanitary matters.

The increase reflected higher prices across all meat categories, except ovine meat quotations.

Mexican pork is the main meat product imported by the Korean market.

The amendment to the Fertilizer Act is intended to create the legal basis for the necessary impact monitoring of the Fertilizer Ordinance.

Around 600 animals have tested positive, all so far in the districts of Olpe, Siegen-Wittgenstein, and Hochsauerland. Now there is a new ASF-positive case in the Siegen-Wittgenstein district near Netphen-Grissenbach.

Brazil removes several antibiotics used to promote animal growth, aligning with international policies to reduce antimicrobials.

Outbreaks of African swine fever in Europe during Q1 2026 have trended downward in wild boar and domestic pigs.

The monthly increase reflected higher prices across major cereals, except sorghum and barley.