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Danish Crown takes next step in major transformation
Danish Crown consolidates key functions in a new organisational model designed to reduce complexity and strengthen competitiveness. At the same time, the company expects efficiency improvements and a reduction in the number of employees over the next two to three years.
Hungary confirms first case of ASF in domestic pigs
This is the first time the African swine fever virus has been detected in domestic pigs in Hungary.
Kenya sets ambitious target for 125% growth in Pork Industry by 2030
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.
Belgium: Flanders tightens summer ban on long-distance animal transport
Flanders is further tightening the rules for long-distance animal transport.
EU agri-food trade surplus expands in February
While both exports and imports have declined slightly compared to last year, lower import values contributed to an improvement in the monthly trade balance.
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We are ..Spanish farmers will receive €500 million in fertilizer aid
The European Commission has approved a €500 million aid package for Spain to support farmers affected by rising fertilizer prices.
EnergyDecentral 2026: Program, exhibitors and services at a glance
Covering the entire value chain of sustainable energy production, EnergyDecentral offers an up-to-date technical and exhibition program.
Five producers appointed to help drive industry progress
Producer input is core to NPB’s mission and commitment to priorities in demand, swine health and state collaboration.
Latin American countries meet in Madrid to discuss sanitary standards for exports to the EU
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.
WelFarmers represented at the EPP Congress 2026 in Poland
EPP Congress 2026: Poland at the Forefront of EU Pig Production.
David Caballero appointed Managing Director of HIPRA Animal Health to drive the company’s global growth
The executive, who has built a strong international career within the company, will lead the strategic development of the animal health division at a key moment in HIPRA’s evolution and expansion.
Several EU countries call for a more ambitious European fertilizer plan
Several Member States consider the European fertilizer plan to be insufficient and are calling for more aid, faster action, and structural measures.
ASF in Poland: First outbreak in pigs in 2026 on a farm with 21,390 animals
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.
Regulatory simplification in the EU agri-food sector
The EU Council supports reducing administrative burdens in the areas of pesticides, livestock farming, and food safety without lowering health standards.
PickPork.ca Launch
PickPork.ca is a new digital hub designed to support both consumers and industry partners.
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NewsThe EU swine industry will scale back production in 2026
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.
Colombia: WOAH recognizes FMD-free zones and expands the disease-free zone without vaccination
The World Assembly of Delegates awarded Colombia two simultaneous recognitions.
WOAH recognizes new classical swine fever-free zone in Bolivia
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.
U.S. sees record high April pork production
USDA data showed U.S. pork production reached the highest April level on record in 2026.
Spain can now issue export certificates for pork destined for the Philippines
Spain can once again issue health certificates for pork exports to the Philippines following the lifting of restrictions related to African swine fever.
Full label registration of Novonesis’ HiPhorius™ phytase enables wider use for feed producers in the EU
Novonesis has received a full label registration for its next-generation phytase HiPhorius™, increasing flexibility of use and bringing its superior performance and cost efficiency to farm and feed producers of all monogastric species across EU-countries.
Mexico launches advance marketing system to stabilize white corn prices
The "Fair Price" scheme involves 61,000 producers from seven states and more than 80 companies in the agribusiness chain.
France stabilizes pork production in 2025
France produced 2.1 Mt of pork in 2025, an increase of 0.35% year-on-year, with a 9.6% share in the EU.