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

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.

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.

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

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.

The EU and the Republic of Korea agreed to continue improving mutual market access for agri-food products, including European pork.

Argentina reduces export duties on wheat and barley starting in June and establishes a schedule of reductions for other grains starting in 2027.

Live hog and pork prices fell in May for the third consecutive month, pressured by weak domestic demand and a decline in export shipments.

The European Commission presents measures to help farmers facing sharply rising fertiliser costs and to support Europe's food security, delivering on the recently announced Fertiliser Action Plan.

Higher quotations for bovine and ovine meat, alongside a modest increase in poultry meat prices, were almost entirely offset by a decline in pig meat prices.

The continued increase reflected higher prices across all major cereals.

The sector continues to consolidate its international presence, with a 78% increase in export volume and a presence in more than 50 markets globally.

Pig slaughter in Portugal in the first quarter of 2026 increased 39.1% year-on-year in the total number of pigs slaughtered.

Ilocos Norte is among 12 provinces in the country that have successfully recovered from ASF.

Exports of U.S. pork maintained strong momentum in April, led by broad-based growth in Asian and Western Hemisphere markets.

A joint report by four international organizations warns that without sustained state investment and technological innovation, the region will not be able to guarantee its food security.

Nigeria & Denmark sign Letter of Intent to boost sustainable livestock, food safety & agricultural innovation in Phase II partnership.

Portugal increased its pork exports by 67.7% in the first three months of 2026 compared to 2025, with total exports reaching 14,707 tons in 2026 and 8,769 tons in 2025.