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An updated study quantifies the returns that beef and pork exports brought to U.S. corn and soybean producers.

The EU proposes tariffs on Russian fertilizers to reduce dependence and protect European industry from the risk of market destabilization.

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) in collaboration with the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has published its report on antimicrobial resistance in the European Union (EU) for the period 2022-2023.

The new pricing initiative considers the ongoing challenges facing the pork industry, particularly the lingering effects of African swine fever.

On March 1, several measures came into force to improve the welfare of pigs.

A restricted ASF zone set up on November 21, 2024 in the district of Oberhavel can be lifted again.

Despite the slight increase in production volume, exports grew nearly 10%, which could partly explain the decrease in consumption.

Should the U.S. continue to apply tariffs on Canada, the government intends to impose additional countermeasures that could affect pork.

Average biosecurity audit scores for both internal and external biosecurity are increasing slightly.

The slight increase in production with the significant increase in import volume and the decrease in exports suggests a recovery in apparent consumption, which more than returned to 2022 levels.

The swine industry is stabilizing after a historic low.

The total number of hogs slaughtered increased by 118,998 head.

As of November 3, 2024, Germany had 21.3 million pigs (+0.3 % vs. 2023). The number of farms fell by 3.2% to 15,700.

After three weeks of rains that were key to the season's recovery, losses have stabilized and the trend shows a better than expected improvement in soybeans in the core region. A month ago, significant losses and extensive areas with total damage were projected.

Foot and mouth disease virus serotype O was detected in a sample tested at a pig farm in Thanh Hoa province.

The implementation of the Public Policy Observatory for Agrifood Systems seeks to promote market access for Central America.

In EFSA’s yearly report on residues of veterinary medicinal products in live animals and animal products, the trend continued for high compliance with official limits.

With a sharp cut in corn, estimated production falls by 2 million tons from last month. For soybeans, the first projection, based on its current condition, is below expectations under a normal scenario.

EU ministers discuss rural proofing, agri-food market stability, and the future vision for agriculture and food.

The agreement boosts the expansion of agribusiness trade, benefiting both the province of Santa Fe and the rest of Argentina. In addition to strengthening the position of the soybean complex, it opens new opportunities for the export of meat, dairy products, sunflower, legumes, and other strategic products.

The technical update of the PEFCR Feed extends its validity until December 2025, without significant methodological changes.

The country is self-declared free of the disease; it is now working for international certification to consolidate its status and strengthen swine health.

These are the main findings of the latest monthly agri-food trade report published by the European Commission.