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France produced 2.1 Mt of pork in 2025, an increase of 0.35% year-on-year, with a 9.6% share in the EU.

In this first estimate for the 2026/27 season, corn is facing a production adjustment following the record figures of the previous season, with declines in the U.S. and Argentina that gains in Brazil and China are unable to fully offset. Soybeans, by contrast, begin the new season with a more encouraging outlook: simultaneous growth in Brazil, the U.S., and Argentina would push global production to a new all-time high.

Minister André de Paula and Minister Sun Meijun confirm technical agreements on health requirements during bilateral meeting in Beijing.

The minimum access volume for pork imports was raised to address supply shortages and stabilize market prices.

The "Fair Price" scheme involves 61,000 producers from seven states and more than 80 companies in the agribusiness chain.

WOAH launches PREVENT Forum, a new public-private dialogue mechanism to unlock the full potential of animal disease prevention, with a strong focus on vaccination.

The political agreement provides preferential market access for certain US agricultural products, including pork.

Red meat exports delivered significant returns to corn and soybean producers in 2025, according to an independent study conducted by the Juday Group and released by USMEF.

In 2025, African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks increased across the European Union in both domestic pigs (+76%) and wild boar (+44%) compared to 2024.

The Council decided today to suspend for one year customs tariffs on key nitrogen-based fertilisers used in agricultural production in the EU.

With 90% of the early corn already harvested, the core region is consolidating a historic season with average yields of 11 tons/hectare and an estimated production of 20.35 million tons. Soybeans are also progressing towards the end of the season with positive results.

Brazil is expected to remain the world's leading producer, with an estimated 42.1% share of global production, increasing its harvest from 180 million tons in the 2025/26 season to 186 million tons in 2026/27.

The European Commission presents a plan to support farmers, improve access to fertilisers, and strengthen sustainable production in Europe.

Agricultural leaders and experts discussed reforms needed to strengthen livestock systems and improve food security amid climate and market pressures at the 18th International Agricultural Exhibition of Morocco (SIAM).

Southern African nations are joining forces to tackle the Foot and mouth disease (FMD) outbreak through coordinated joint actions.

New strategy launched to strengthen UK preparedness against African and classical swine fever.

Spanish pork exports to third countries fell by 14% in the first quarter of 2026, with a sharp decline in shipments to China.

China's Ministry of Agriculture is again adjusting the national target for breeding sows to strengthen control over pig production.

The first containers of French pork offal arrived in China, marking a success after 3 years of negotiations and opening a strategic market.

The EU produced 21.9 million tons of pork in 2025, 3.8% more than the previous year, recovering from the historic low of 2023. Spain, with 5.27 Mt, widens its lead over Germany and now accounts for 24% of all EU production.

National livestock production grew 1.8% from January to March, with pork performing the best.

The country brought together ministers from three sectors and international organizations to coordinate an intersectoral response to sanitary threats.

Release of swine data reveals paradox: Minas Gerais produces 9.6% more with fewer sows.

Meat availability in Switzerland grew by 3.5% in 2025, driven by imports and an increase in beef and poultry.