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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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

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

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 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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