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EU ministers call for a common protein strategy and diversification of feed sources to ensure autonomy and sustainability.

Ministers warn of climate and disease impacts, and call for fair trade amidst global tensions and war-related disruptions.

The EU presidency aims to cut red tape and boost innovation and competitiveness in agriculture and fisheries.

South Africa risks its pork industry to protect citrus exports as US trade demands market access for pork despite PRRS disease concerns.

Russia exported 137.8K t of pork, up 60% YoY, with sharp rises in shipments to China, Belarus, Vietnam, Kazakhstan, and Georgia.

Europe records nearly 7,000 ASF cases in wild boars in just the first 6 months of 2025, while outbreaks on farms remain stable.

According to the June report from the National Directorate of Agriculture, production increased by 3.5% compared to the previous season.

The EU postpones tariff retaliation to continue negotiations with the US until August 1

The EU imposes a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of Chinese lysine.

As part of the "National Day for Peruvian Pork Rinds", the Ministry of Agricultural Development and Irrigation (MIDAGRI) announced the Government's goal: to double consumption in the country, reaching 20 kg per person per annum by 2030.

Spain imported more than 1.5 million piglets from the Netherlands between January and June 2025, 27% up on the same period in 2024.

Spain slaughtered 53.88 million pigs in 2024 and Catalonia, Aragon and Castile and León were the main producing communities.

The number of piglets weaned per litter continues to increase, with a year-on-year variation of 1.6%.

The discovery of the carcass took place within the infected zone, which includes parts of the districts of Olpe, Siegen-Wittgenstein, and Hochsauerland.

Exports of U.S. pork trended lower in May, due primarily to steep declines in shipments to China, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).

The EU Parliament calls for an independent CAP budget, less red tape, and stronger support for young farmers beyond 2027.

Meat, eggs, and milk must be labeled if they come from animals that have undergone certain painful procedures without anesthesia.

The increase was driven by higher prices across all meat categories, except poultry.

The National Pork Board and industry partners are actively developing a comprehensive National Swine Health Strategy.

Global maize, sorghum, and barley prices fell month-on-month in June, while wheat prices increased.

The number of pig farms decreased by 3.3% in one year and by 41% in a ten-year comparison.

The “Soja China” initiative targets environmental standards and could strengthen Brazil's leadership in the world's largest market.

The average productivity in sow herds increased by 0.8 pigs per yearling sow to 35.6 pigs per yearling sow.