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The combined index should be a better representation of the market evolution and thus contribute to greater transparency in the sector.

The EU Commission has examined the draft law for mandatory labeling of animal husbandry in Germany and has expressed no objections.

In its latest "Livestock and Poultry: World Markets and Trade" report from January 12, the USDA revised the closing figures for 2022 and its estimates for 2023, forecasting an increase in world pork production for this year thanks to an increase in China's domestic supply.

Mexico is one of the main suppliers of food to Canada, especially beef and pork, so it is essential to reduce the risk of entry and spread of economically important pests and diseases.

Production and export estimates for Brazil were revised upward, while import volumes for Mexico were revised downward.

Compared to other animal proteins such as beef and chicken, pork production exhibited the second highest growth in 2022.

Corn production is again forecast lower due to further declines in the U.S., Argentine, and Brazilian crops. For soybeans, a 4 million ton reduction in the Argentine crop is expected due to drought conditions affecting crop yields.

Cuba's National Center for Animal Health (Cenasa) confirmed that Colombia has obtained authorization to export pork and meat products to the country.

In 2022, Santa Catarina (Brazil) achieved the best pork export figures since the beginning of the historical series, according to Epagri/Cepa.

The objective of the revision should be to facilitate intra-Community trade and the export of live animals but not to prohibit or limit certain types of transport.

Declining numbers of slaughtered animals and decreasing consumption of pork in Germany are now causing Danish Crown to adjust its approach.

Last year, Chinese pork imports decreased by 53%.

Following the detection of the disease in a domestic pig and its eradication in 2020, Greece has now confirmed the presence of the disease in a wild boar.

Five cases of Seneca Valley Virus in pigs have been confirmed for the first time in the United Kingdom.

The final report and its recommendations will provide a baseline for the sector to meet sustainability challenges whilst ensuring food security.

In 2022, African swine fever cases decreased by 80% in domestic pigs and 40% in wild boar.

Soybean and corn exports in 2022 continued their upward trend and increased 2.5% compared to 2021.

Here's how commodity production evolved in China in 2022.

China produced 55.41 million tons of pork in 2022.

Last year, Spain doubled its imports of slaughter pigs and again increased its imports of piglets from the Netherlands.

After years of decreasing exports of live pigs, exports increased in 2022, especially to destinations such as Spain and Poland.

A brief summary of the African swine fever situation in Italy after the presence of the disease was confirmed in January 2022.

The first export of Argentine pork products to Singapore by sea has been certified after this market opened last August.