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The World Organization for Animal Health has recognized Mato Grosso as a zone free of foot-and-mouth disease without vaccination. The historic certification presented in Paris opens doors to demanding markets such as Japan and South Korea.

The production, sale, promotion, and distribution of laboratory-grown or cultivated meat is now prohibited in the state of Nebraska.

Imports of pigs for slaughter and imports of pork increased by 5.2% in the first quarter of 2025.

The new Fair Dealing Obligations (Pigs) Regulations have been signed into law with the intention of ensuring greater fairness and transparency across the pig supply chain.

FEFAC market experts forecasts continued stability in the EU compound feed production market for 2025.

Inaugural State of the World’s Animal Health report finds several animal diseases reaching new areas, with half of those reported able to jump to people.

This achievement represents a significant step forward for Paraguay's foreign trade and consolidates its position as a reliable supplier in the international food sector.

The European Parliament supports raising tariffs on Russian and Belarusian fertilisers and agricultural goods to reduce import dependency.

For the first time, the Alert Network's annual report includes notifications on animal welfare and companion animals.

A new H1avN2#E swine virus strain, which appeared in 2020, has replaced earlier strains and remains predominant in French farms.

The top three slaughterhouses control 51% of the country's total slaughter, down 7% compared to the previous year.

Pork production maintains positive performance, and pork consumption continues to gain acceptance among the Nicaraguan population.

The total number of pigs slaughtered in the first quarter increased by nearly 5% compared to 2024.

The EU and the UK will work on an SPS agreement that would reduce controls and certificates in the trade of agri-food products.

Forecasts for the next world corn harvest are very positive, driven mainly by increased production in the United States. Good international trade is anticipated, although accompanied by reduced ending stocks. As for soybeans, a significant increase in production and exports from Brazil is expected, boosting international trade.

The National Institute for Drug and Food Surveillance (Invima) has identified food products with export potential to strengthen trade relations between Colombia and China.

The state of Indiana establishes a two-year moratorium on the sale of cultivated meat products.

The trade surplus narrowed to EUR 3 billion, reflecting increased import costs.

The manufacturing and sale of lab-grown meat in Montana has been banned.

In 2024, French pork exports rebounded slightly, with China as the main destination and frozen pork as a key product.

This transformation represents a milestone in the digitization of Chile's agri-food trade.

Farmers across the EU face heavy administrative obligations on top of their actual work. Dealing with them is time consuming and costly for farmers and national administrations alike.

The International Trade Committee has approved a 50% increase in tariffs on certain Russian and Belarusian agricultural goods to further reduce EU dependency.

Personal imports for travellers from the EU remain banned.