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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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

New retail and USDA data reinforce California Prop. 12’s impact on pork producers and consumers.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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