Brazil: Average live hog price reaches lowest level since July 2012
Live hog and pork prices fell in May for the third consecutive month, pressured by weak domestic demand and a decline in export shipments.
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Argentine pork export value grew 161% in the first four months of 2026
The sector continues to consolidate its international presence, with a 78% increase in export volume and a presence in more than 50 markets globally.
Argentina reduces export duties on grains and oilseeds
Argentina reduces export duties on wheat and barley starting in June and establishes a schedule of reductions for other grains starting in 2027.
EU Commission proposes €540 million and financial relief for farmers facing fertiliser crisis
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.
FAO Cereal Price Index up in May
The continued increase reflected higher prices across all major cereals.
FAO meat price index stable in May
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.
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We are ..EU and South Korea strengthen strategic partnership
The EU and the Republic of Korea agreed to continue improving mutual market access for agri-food products, including European pork.
AgriLife Extension releases fact sheet for New World screwworm in swine
New science-backed guidance for swine industry emphasizes biosecurity and wound care practices.
Portugal: Pig slaughter increased by 39.1% in the first quarter of 2026
Pig slaughter in Portugal in the first quarter of 2026 increased 39.1% year-on-year in the total number of pigs slaughtered.
U.S. pork exports on robust pace through April
Exports of U.S. pork maintained strong momentum in April, led by broad-based growth in Asian and Western Hemisphere markets.
The Philippines: Ilocos Norte recovers from ASF
Ilocos Norte is among 12 provinces in the country that have successfully recovered from ASF.
ECLAC, FAO, IICA, and CAF: Low agricultural productivity hinders development of Latin America
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.
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Executive Vice President for Danish Crown Industry steps down
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333 unifies the URL of its global edition under the domain 3tres3.com
The platform continues advancing the integration of its editions under a single global domain.
Denmark abolishes its Ministry of Agriculture
Denmark abolishes the Ministry of Agriculture and creates a Ministry of Nature and Animal Welfare
Portugal reduces live pig exports and increases pork meat exports
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.
Uruguay presents its animal health model, based on public-private partnership, to WOAH
The system, in place since 2014, funds epidemiological surveillance, compensation, and sanitary supplies through contributions from various sectors of the economy; the pork industry could join the program.
EuroTier opens applications for the EuroTier Innovation Award 2026
As the world’s leading trade fair for livestock professionals, EuroTier is the international platform for forward-looking innovations.
New world screwworm detected in the United States
The affected animal is a calf.
Argentina sets new record in the agro-industrial sector with the highest export volume
This marks the best performance for the first four months of 2026. In addition, both the value and volume of shipments increased by 16% and 18%, respectively, compared to the first four months of 2025, to more than 125 destinations.
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.