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Imports of pigs for slaughter and imports of pork increased by 5.2% in the first quarter of 2025.

The semiannual USDA report on Livestock and Products in Mexico reveals that the swine industry will continue to grow moderately in 2025, supported by improved genetics, cost reductions, and sustained domestic demand. Imports will remain stable, with the United States as the main supplier.

This achievement represents a significant step forward for Paraguay's foreign trade and consolidates its position as a reliable supplier in the international food sector.

FEFAC market experts forecasts continued stability in the EU compound feed production market for 2025.

Inaugural State of the World’s Animal Health report finds several animal diseases reaching new areas, with half of those reported able to jump to people.

The European Parliament supports raising tariffs on Russian and Belarusian fertilisers and agricultural goods to reduce import dependency.

A new H1avN2#E swine virus strain, which appeared in 2020, has replaced earlier strains and remains predominant in French farms.

The top three slaughterhouses control 51% of the country's total slaughter, down 7% compared to the previous year.

For the first time, the Alert Network's annual report includes notifications on animal welfare and companion animals.

The EU and the UK will work on an SPS agreement that would reduce controls and certificates in the trade of agri-food products.

Pork production maintains positive performance, and pork consumption continues to gain acceptance among the Nicaraguan population.

The total number of pigs slaughtered in the first quarter increased by nearly 5% compared to 2024.

The National Institute for Drug and Food Surveillance (Invima) has identified food products with export potential to strengthen trade relations between Colombia and China.

Forecasts for the next world corn harvest are very positive, driven mainly by increased production in the United States. Good international trade is anticipated, although accompanied by reduced ending stocks. As for soybeans, a significant increase in production and exports from Brazil is expected, boosting international trade.

The trade surplus narrowed to EUR 3 billion, reflecting increased import costs.

The state of Indiana establishes a two-year moratorium on the sale of cultivated meat products.

The manufacturing and sale of lab-grown meat in Montana has been banned.

This transformation represents a milestone in the digitization of Chile's agri-food trade.

In 2024, French pork exports rebounded slightly, with China as the main destination and frozen pork as a key product.

Personal imports for travellers from the EU remain banned.

Farmers across the EU face heavy administrative obligations on top of their actual work. Dealing with them is time consuming and costly for farmers and national administrations alike.

The International Trade Committee has approved a 50% increase in tariffs on certain Russian and Belarusian agricultural goods to further reduce EU dependency.

In the first four months of this year, Santa Catarina saw the highest meat exports in the last 28 years.

EU pork exports stabilized in 2024 at 4.21 Mt, far from the 2020 record, marked by China's recovery and destination changes.