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The German Cattle and Pig Association (BRS), the German Farmers’ Association (DBV), the German Raiffeisen Association (DRV), and the German Pig Farmers’ Interest Group (ISN) are calling for a national special program for sow housing.

The initiative forms part of a broader strategy to restore the national swine population to its pre-ASF level.

The Argentine pork sector continues to experience sustained growth in both production and slaughter.

This agreement creates greater predictability and clear rules for utilizing negotiated quotas, strengthening the international integration of Argentine agribusiness and expanding export opportunities to one of the world's most important trading zones.

This development benefits an important agricultural input derived from corn ethanol production.

Measures organize access to tariff quotas and consolidate the operational phase of the agreement for Brazilian exporters and importers.

The European Commission reports on the increased risk of foot and mouth disease due to the spread of serotype SAT1 and outbreaks in several regions.

The Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMLEH) is pushing ahead with the introduction of mandatory video surveillance in slaughterhouses.

The Official State Gazette published the modification of Order APA/861/2024 to strengthen the fight against African swine fever in Spain, with an increase in financial contributions.

Farmers can apply for grants for productivity, slurry, and animal health and welfare.

Over the past five years, Belarus has increased its meat exports by over 40%.

This marks the country's first known case of pseudorabies in commercial swine since 2004.

Over 20,000 pigs on three pig farms have affected by foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks.

The Prime Minister has issued a directive to urgently improve slaughterhouse oversight.

After a new case of wild boar testing positive for ASF in Castellbisbal, restricted zones I and II have been expanded.

An analysis of trends in the key socio-economic indicators of the Argentine swine industry, based on annual data from the Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries (SAGyP).

The Philippines has once again authorized the importation of pork and offal from Germany after nearly seven years.

The 2026-2028 Collaboration Plan prioritizes animal traceability, health intelligence, and pest control, with an investment of approximately $6 million.

Pork consumption in Peru reached 11 kg per person in 2025, tripling over the past decade and establishing the sector as a key economic driver for more than 400,000 producers.

A sterile fly production facility plays a crucial role in NWS prevention and response.

In the April report, the outlook for corn is positive due to the recovery in the U.S., Argentina, and Ukraine, as well as increased trade. For soybeans, however, the outlook is tighter: growth in Brazil and Paraguay does not offset declines in Argentina and the U.S., leaving supply virtually unchanged.

MIDA participated in an international symposium supported by South Korea, the World Bank, and OPS to coordinate efforts across the agricultural, human, and environmental sectors.

In the first quarter of 2026, Spanish imports of live pigs for further rearing or slaughter showed a clear downward trend.