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The agreement signed by the Ministries of Agriculture of Chile and Colombia aims to collaborate in developing public policies focused on strengthening production and international trade.

The EU ministers value advancements in animal welfare, support the simplification of the CAP, and defend the European agricultural trade balance.

Approval of these additional 23 pork processing plants opens further trade opportunities for certain types of U.S. pork products.

A record billion-pound investment to protect the British public and the economy from future pandemics.

The farm is located in the Pomeranian province.

In total, 366 pig farms will be bought out by the Flemish government.

This exceptional measure comes into effect on July 5 and is a historic step forward in trade relations between the two countries.

A wild boar in the district of Olpe tested positive for African swine fever for the first time in North Rhine-Westphalia. More dead wild boars have been found in the Kirchhunden area over the weekend, which are still to be confirmed.

The joint effort between FAO, USDA APHIS, the Ministry of Agriculture, and the General Directorate of Livestock of the Dominican Republic aims to modernize the swine industry and strengthen its value chain.

The European Commission considers the Spanish system for controlling the veterinary use of antibiotics and its contribution against resistances to be adequate and effective.

Canada is making significant progress towards the creation of a dedicated foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccine bank.

Shipments to China increased by 10%, while exports to other destinations such as Japan and the United Kingdom decreased.

The Bundeskartellamt has prohibited plans by Tönnies to acquire several companies and assets from Vion.

The Council has finally adopted a Regulation imposing new tariffs on agricultural products and certain fertilizers originating from Russia and Belarus.

The Government has reserved a site and is accepting applications to construct and operate the pig farm.

PHP1.6 billion has been allotted to implement measures aimed at addressing the spike in retail pork prices.

Bolivia and Brazil were recently recognized by the World Organization for Animal Health as countries free of foot and mouth disease without vaccination. This is a significant milestone for regional livestock health and a crucial step forward for international trade of animals and animal products.

Brazilian pork exports grew by 13.7% in May 2025, totaling 118,700 tons, according to ABPA. The main destination was the Philippines, with an increase of 115%.

France, Austria, and Hungary share concerns about the draft agreement with Mercosur.

This highly urbanized city’s recently restored African swine fever (ASF)-free status is seen to boost confidence in the local pork production.

Global maize, sorghum, barley, and wheat prices declined while rice prices increased.

The increase was driven by higher international prices for bovine, ovine, and pig meats, which more than offset a decline in poultry meat quotations.

Key public bodies are insufficiently prepared for a major animal disease outbreak and would likely struggle to cope with one, the latest report from the National Audit Office finds.