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Conflict in the Middle East brings limited near-term impact but potential longer-term risks

China's pork production increased by 4.2% in the first quarter of 2026, driven by higher slaughter numbers and an increase in the pig herd.

Safe2Eat 2026 expands its reach to 23 countries and strengthens confidence in food safety with clear and accessible scientific information.

Poultry and pork production are driving the estimates; total exports, including beef, are expected to reach the highest level on record.

The roadmap sets out a route for environmental improvement and a sustainable future.

The national crop yield is the second-highest on record in the National Supply Company's historical data series.

Together with the fully fenced core area, this creates a double fence, which is a key measure for containing and eradicating ASF in the region.

In its most recent report, "Livestock and Poultry: World Markets and Trade", USDA projects slight growth in global pork production in 2026, driven by developments in the United States, Brazil, China, and Canada, while African swine fever in Spain would continue to put downward pressure on production and exports in the European Union

Dutch piglets exports fell by 4.6% in 2025, with Spain as the main destination after growing by 13.2% and surpassing Germany.

The main export destinations for Portugal to Asian countries in 2026 are, in volume, China and, in value, Japan.

Agreements have been signed on avian influenza and Newcastle, pistachios and dry figs, fertilizers, animal protein, pork, and a memorandum on geographical indications.

Japan led destinations for Santa Catarina pork, accounting for 31.7% of total revenue, followed by the Philippines and China

U.S. pork targets South Korea’s corporate cafeterias with premium promotions, reaching over 10,500 meals in eight weeks.

The achievement is the result of technical audits by the Singapore Food Agency of the Peruvian sanitary system; the country has 13 regions free of Classical Swine Fever.

Spain promotes a One Health approach to improve early detection and response to zoonoses through interministerial coordination.

The National Swine Health Strategy moves into implementation, targeting PRRSV and PEDV control while strengthening biosecurity and disease preparedness.

The Director General of the organization addressed the IDB on the structural vulnerability of the Latin American agri-food systems and the urgency of transforming its productive base.

Canada maintains a stable swine herd while boosting pork production and exports in 2026, driven by productivity gains and strong global demand.

U.S. farmers plan to reduce corn acreage and increase soybean planting in 2026, while grain stocks rise across major crops.

The National Swine Biosecurity Plan has certified that farms that produce 25% of the country's commercial pork and estimated that USD 40 million in two years.

MIDA presents "Alerta Animal" in Chiriquí, with support from the regional health organization (OIRSA) and participation of livestock associations..

Dutch piglet exports fall by 20% in Q1 2026; Spain remains the main destination despite the impact of ASF.

The e-Cert system, active since March 2026, digitizes the exchange of health documents between both countries and eliminates the risk of document fraud in shipments exceeding 25,000 tons annually.

The higher number of weaned piglets per litter compensated for the decrease in the inventory of breeding females.