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We are in a critical market situation throughout the EU. It does not look like things will change until February next year.

Considering the spread of African swine fever (ASF) globally in recent years, are we prepared for this increased risk?

In the short term, the outlook remains subdued; in the medium term, smaller live supplies could allow prices to at least hold steady.

The grain and oilseed market has taken an unexpected turn in the last 15 days, with volatility and rising prices taking center stage.

The price has fallen so much that it's probably close to its yearly low.

ASF has never spread so widely across the globe. The question is not if it will arrive, but when. The latest outbreaks detected in Europe may provide valuable information as the wolf lurks.

August brought a welcome breather to the German pig market.

A stew of grains with an abundance of ingredients, but seasoned with risks that could sour the overall dish.

Unusual drop in July and August of more than 17 cents, and it is expected to continue to fall.

The opportunities are real, but several challenges are holding the industry back.

Guillem Burset explains the reasons for the exceptional drop in pig prices in Spain during July.

The good domestic crop contrasts with global uncertainty: currency, geopolitics, and funds continue to drive prices in the short and long term.

Spanish slaughterhouses are between a rock and a hard place. The heat will accentuate the supply shortage. Pig prices are increasing or staying the same, pork prices are decreasing, and consequently, margins are deteriorating.

Price expectations vary by continent.

On December 6, 2024, the final trade agreement between the European Union (EU) and Mercosur was signed. This agreement is considered historic due to its magnitude, creating a goods and services market of approximately 800 million consumers and representing a quarter of the global GDP.

In this commentary, we review various issues affecting the swine market: the blackout in Spain, corporate concentration, the evolution of carcass weights, Trump's policy....

The UK ships around 7,000 tonnes of pig meat to the US annually, making it the fourth largest destination for UK product. The vast majority of this is made up of loins, fore-ends and bellies.

The market is hyper-reactive, reacting to every piece of news in one direction or another. Let's try to focus on it.

Customs tariffs have major consequences and affect pig farms worldwide.

Guillem Burset analyzes the situation in the Spanish market and the possible effects of Trump's tariff policy on pork trade.

The pig price in Spain is well above the rest of the European countries. The reality is that this price is only possible at the expense of negative margins in the slaughterhouses.

The pig industry in Africa holds great potential as a key driver for food security, income generation, and rural development. However, it faces several challenges that hinder its growth and sustainability.

Although the large influx of news makes it seem otherwise, it really has only been 50 days since the new U.S. President, Donald Trump, was inaugurated.

At present, the North-South divide in the EU is more evident than ever and is becoming a disparity that is strengthening and becoming chronic.