WEDA Larvae Island: The one-step insect rearing system for maximum cost-efficiency
WEDA’s new product, Larvae Island, is a dry, nutrient-rich and structurally stable feed island for insect larvae after hatching.
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Dutch piglet exports down nearly 15%
Spain has reduced its purchases of Dutch piglets by 22.5%, though it remains the primary destination, ahead of Germany.
How is the sow inventory evolving in the EU? Swine census May–June 2026
Spain's sow herd is increasing while Germany, Denmark, France, and the Netherlands are seeing declines compared to May-June 2025.
Vion strengthens its transformation with operating progress, new three-year financing and German divestment nearing completion
Vion Food Group published its 2025 financial results.
Big Dutchman and Washpower from Denmark collaborate on mobile cleaning robotics for pig houses
The cleaning robot features two cleaning arms with automatic obstacle detection and is particularly easy to use.
UK plans to end carbon dioxide stunning of pigs
Carbon dioxide stunning to be replaced with more available humane alternatives.
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Together with ..333 Experience Congress Spain 2026
We’re sharing the photo gallery and highlights reel from the 333 Experience Congress Spain 2026, held on September 22, 23, and 24 at La Llotja in Lleida, which brought together more than 500 professionals from the swine industry.
EU reaches partial agreement on the future CAP from 2028 onwards
The 27 member states agree to maintain a common CAP, including income support, aid for vulnerable sectors, and crisis management, though the budget remains to be decided.
The Philippines: Higher corn supply to lower feed costs, protect hog raisers from low farmgate prices
An increased minimum access volume is among the major steps the government is taking to help the livestock industry cope with high feed costs and prevent further increases in meat prices.
Global swine production: USDA's initial estimates for 2027
The USDA projects global pork production will decline by 0.7% in 2027.
Argentine agricultural exports hit record high in September
Argentina's agricultural exports reached record levels in both volume and value in September.
WEDA Multi-Farm: Cloud-based multi-site management for resource-efficient livestock farming
The EuroTier innovation, Multi-Farm, now breaks down these data silos and consolidates all data streams in real time.
Spain: Antibiotic use in pig farming has fallen 40% since 2020
Consumption reached 549.9 mg/kg of biomass in 2025, an 11.6% increase from 2024, although it has declined by 40.2% since 2020.
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Argentina approves new genetically modified soybean variety with herbicide tolerance
The National Service for Agrifood Health and Quality (SENASA) evaluated the product's suitability for human and animal consumption and concluded that the soybeans are safe and no less nutritious than their conventional counterparts and other commercial varieties.
Dominican Republic: Veterinary conference addresses ASF control
In Punta Cana, authorities and international organizations discussed the Dominican Republic's progress in controlling African swine fever.
China's pork imports down 15% in 2026
Between January and September 2026, China imported 1.44 million metric tons of pork and pork by-products, down 15.3% from 2025 and down 66.7% from 2020.
Scottish pig sector faces continued mounting cost and global market pressures
The elevated sow kill seen this year means Scottish production is expected to fall sharply in 2027.
University of Sheffield leads research to tackle global threat of African swine fever
Researchers at the University of Sheffield are leading an international programme to improve the prediction and prevention of African swine fever.
USDA corn and soybeans projections for 2026/2027 – October 2026
These are the highlights of the grain and oilseed estimates for the 2026/27 marketing year released by the USDA on October 9, 2026.
Vion intends to consolidate Apeldoorn production volumes at other Vion sites
Vion announced its intention to sell its Apeldoorn site to a third party.
Meier-Brakenberg: SwingFix Breeding stall with locking spring mechanism
In the SwingFix insemination pen from Meier-Brakenberg, a robust spring mechanism locks the rear entrance gate in a fixed 35° position.
Straw4PX & Manure4PX: Plug-and-play control modules for automatic straw dosing and slurry gate control
By utilising the existing intelligence and infrastructure of the WEDA feeding computer, all core processes – feeding, enrichment and manure removal – can be controlled via a single, familiar and intuitive interface.
Big Dutchman and Inno+ present ChillMaster: a milestone in mechanical cooling and pig house climate that can be scheduled
Unlike conventional evaporative cooling systems, ChillMaster reduces the enthalpy of the inside air without adding water.
The Philippines opens pork import safeguard probe
The Department of Agriculture has initiated a preliminary safeguard measures investigation into pork imports, opening a critical review of whether rising foreign shipments are hurting the domestic hog industry and warranting temporary trade protection.
DLG Agri Influencer Award 2026: Finalists Announced
Social media award recognizes outstanding agricultural communication on channels including Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube.