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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Pork exports to Japan will continue from ASF-free zones, even if the disease is present elsewhere in Canada.