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The Swiss swine industry is intensifying measures to reduce oversupply and stabilize a market that has been under pressure for months.

The EU Council approved the signing of the modernized agreement with Mexico to strengthen trade, investment, and cooperation.

During the meeting between the Spanish Minister of Agriculture, Luis Planas, and the Japanese ambassador to Spain, Hiroshi Yamauchi, Planas insisted on making progress in the negotiations on ASF regionalization.

Although data is only available for January and February, the year 2026 shows a new trend with a greater role for Asian markets.

The countries on the list have proven their compliance with the EU restrictions on antimicrobial use in food-producing animals.

From January to April, exports totaled 40.24 million tons, the highest volume ever recorded for the period.

Animal feed production in Colombia reached a record high of 13.2 million tons in 2025, with pig farming consolidating its position as the second most important destination for the industry, above livestock, pets, and aquaculture.

The South African pig industry is facing mounting pressure as foot-and-mouth disease and African swine fever continue to reduce sow numbers and increase production costs.

The objective is to deepen and strengthen the bilateral relationship in agricultural and sanitary matters.

Mexican pork is the main meat product imported by the Korean market.

The monthly increase reflected higher prices across major cereals, except sorghum and barley.

Brazil removes several antibiotics used to promote animal growth, aligning with international policies to reduce antimicrobials.

The increase reflected higher prices across all meat categories, except ovine meat quotations.

Outbreaks of African swine fever in Europe during Q1 2026 have trended downward in wild boar and domestic pigs.

The amendment to the Fertilizer Act is intended to create the legal basis for the necessary impact monitoring of the Fertilizer Ordinance.

Around 600 animals have tested positive, all so far in the districts of Olpe, Siegen-Wittgenstein, and Hochsauerland. Now there is a new ASF-positive case in the Siegen-Wittgenstein district near Netphen-Grissenbach.

The Expert Advisory Committee assessed the current state of hog production and market conditions.

March exports of U.S. pork were among the largest on record, concluding a very strong first quarter.

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

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

Chinese imports of pork and offal decreased in the first three months of 2026.

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.

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