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European Commission pledges extraordinary market support measure.

After the implementation of the new exchange rate bands and the narrowing of the gap, soybeans are gaining momentum in the markets, while cereals still show caution.

Copa-Cogeca warns that merging CAP funds would jeopardize production, food security, and the future of rural areas in the EU.

In January-March 2025, Russia doubled its pork supplies abroad in value and by 72% in volume compared to the same period in 2024.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and the National Confederation of Grocery Center Merchants' Associations (Conacca) announced a strategic alliance aimed at transforming Mexico's agri-food trade model and strengthening national food sovereignty.

Preventive culling of 9,888 pigs on a neighboring farm after detection of the fifth outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease.

Between January and March, Brazilian pork exports were 16.4% higher than the same period in 2024.

The Livestock Data Analytics Group will be crucial for data-driven planning, forecasting, and the creation of policies.

Spanish exports of pork and pork products to third countries remained stable in 2024.

In the first quarter, Santa Catarina's pork exports reached a historical record, maintaining its leadership in Brazil.

In 2024, apparent pork consumption in Peru grew 4 % due to the sustained increase in domestic supply, linked to higher domestic production and the increase in imports. The growing participation of Brazilian pork imports stands out, which increased significantly in volume compared to the previous year.

The 2024/25 summer corn crop in Santa Catarina stands out as one of the most productive in history, with a 23% increase in production and record yields, exceeding 9.7 tons per hectare. The advance is attributed to the use of technology, efficient management, and favorable weather.

According to the latest data, Chinese imports of pork and by-products during the first three months of 2025 increased compared to the previous year.

Six Portuguese pork establishments have been authorized to export pork to the Philippines.

A decade ago, Spain was among the countries with the highest consumption of antimicrobials in Europe, however, a voluntary initiative to reduce the use of colistin in the pig sector managed to reverse this trend and position the country as a benchmark in the responsible use of these drugs.

So far this year, there has been an upward trend in the volume of pig slaughter.

The aim is to strike a fair balance between the interests of producers, traders, retailers, and consumers—especially in light of continued inflationary pressures.

A fifth outbreak of the disease has been detected 60 km south of the last confirmed outbreak.

In its most recent report, “Livestock and Poultry: World Markets and Trade,” published on April 10, the USDA projects slight growth in world pork production in 2025, accompanied by a slight drop in global exports, despite the expected significant increase in shipments from Brazil.

Spain and China signed a new export protocol to boost the pork market in the Asian country.

Germany is once again recognized as free of foot-and-mouth disease.

China's pork output and pig inventory both saw year-on-year increases in the first quarter of 2025.

This initiative is aimed at farms that make a five-year commitment to modify their practices to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

In the first quarter of 2025, Spain significantly increased its imports of both live piglets and pigs from the Netherlands.