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The Catalan government is maintaining its initial strategy, but has requested extraordinary support from the State to increase the resources allocated to the control efforts in the newly affected area.

Meat production in Germany remained virtually unchanged in 2025 at 6.9 million tons.

Of the seven new confirmed cases, one is located in the municipality of Sant Feliu de Llobregat, which has been added to the high-risk zone. Work is underway with the European Commission to reclassify the current infected area into Zones I and II.

Pork shortages hit South Africa after disease outbreaks trigger culling and limit slaughter access, pushing prices higher and tightening 2026 supply outlook.

An upward trend in total pork production and exports is expected from 2027 to 2035.

The Taiwan side will provide preferential market access for U.S. agricultural exports, including pork.

Molins de Rei and El Papiol are included within the high-risk infected zone after two new positive wild boars were found in the first municipality.

The Philippines has lifted the temporary ban on the importation of swine products and by-products originating from Poland.

The outbreak started on a cattle farm.

EFSA’s yearly report shows continued high compliance with official limits in 2024.

Pork producers support harmonisation with EU standards, but stress the need for realistic implementation mechanisms given wartime conditions and limitations.

MEPs backed extra safeguards on Tuesday to prevent harm to Europe’s agriculture sector following trade liberalisation with Mercosur countries.

Saxony is once again free of African swine fever.

The increase in per capita meat consumption was mainly driven by pork, which registered the highest year-on-year growth and consolidated its position on Argentinian tables.

World wheat prices were broadly stable in January, while maize prices continued downward and barley prices increased modestly.

The decline mainly reflected lower international pig meat prices.

According to CEXGAN data, Spanish exports of pork and pork products to third countries increased by 2.6% last year.

The first nine months of the year saw a slight upturn in pork production and a widening trade deficit.

Hunts will be carried out on weekends to reduce the wild boar population.

Exports of U.S. pork remained relatively strong in November but were below the large total reported in November 2024.

The key driver of pig meat production gains in 2025 was heavier carcase weights.

Pork imports increased by 16%, with Brazil as the main supplier.

Rabobank sees global pork markets in 2026 defined by tightening herds, shifting trade policies, and persistent disease pressures.

The government plans to continue promoting the agricultural sector with larger markets, irrigation projects, and diversification of exportable goods.