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Long-term vision for rural areas: launch of Rural Pact
The long-term vision for the EU’s rural areas is a European Commission initiative to develop a common European vision for 2040.
EU: Preparation for the implementation of the Veterinary Medicinal Products Regulation
The EMA Management Board acknowledged the preparations for the implementation of the Veterinary Medicinal Products Regulation.
France: Bonus proposed for castrated pigs
On January 1, 2022, the decree prohibiting the castration of piglets without anesthesia will come into force.
FAO recaps emerging trends in global pig meat production and trade
Global pig meat production in 2021 is forecast to exceed the 2018 level, but trade is to remain stable.

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How will Brazil's swine industry close the year?
See the Brazilian swine industry balance for the year 2021 and the projections for 2022.
Concern over high cost of agricultural inputs in the EU
The rising costs of fertilizers and raw materials for animal feed are impacting the agricultural sector.
China ups pork tariffs again
Starting next year, China's import tariffs for pork will return to their previously higher levels.
Critical situation of the pig sector in the EU
The Czech Republic informed the Commission about the challenges facing the pigmeat sector in Europe.
Poland offers aid for the swine industry
The aid totals PLN 1,000 for every 10 piglets born per sow, up to a maximum of 500 sows.
China recognizes zoning for France in the event of ASF outbreaks
This recognition will allow for continued exports to China of pork products from ASF-free zones in the event the disease is present in France.

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U.S. pork exports still on record pace in October
October pork exports were below last year’s large total but year-to-date shipments remained slightly above the record pace of 2020.
Germany: New Minister of Food and Agriculture is Cem Özdemir
Cem Özdemir has been appointed as the new Federal Minister of Food and Agriculture by Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier in Berlin.
EU pig meat consumption will drop over the next ten years
Meat markets will be influenced by sustainability, societal and health concerns over the coming decade, according to the EU agricultural outlook 2021-31.
EU: drop in reported zoonotic diseases
EU One Health report: drop in reported zoonotic diseases in humans and foodborne outbreaks in 2020.
EU: Lower demand for feed to impact arable crops in 2021-31
EU cereal production is expected to decline, driven by a lower feed use. In contrast protein crops production will grow significantly.
Canada: Support to help pork producers grow their markets and protect against ASF
An investment of more than $4.6 million will go to three projects to grow the pork industry and to help farms face the threat of ASF.

ASF Germany: New case suspected in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania near Redlin
The site is located outside the previously established core zone of the restriction area and is directly in the border area to the neighboring state of Brandenburg.
Modernization of the European agricultural statistics system
The Council and the Parliament agreed to update the way regional farming statistics are reported in the EU.
Denmark collaborates with Colombia to improve the swine industry
The Colombian Agricultural Institute (ICA), the National Institute for Drug and Food Surveillance (INVIMA), and the Danish Veterinary and Food Agency (DVFA) signed a new Memorandum of Understanding to continue cooperation between Colombia and Denmark in veterinary and food safety matters.
Colombia: Progress on the Agricultural Inputs Bill
The Agricultural Inputs Bill was approved in the first debate of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
Bulgaria no longer a restricted zone for classical swine fever
In view of the favorable epidemiological situation of CSF, Bulgaria has been removed from the EU list of restricted zones.
China's total grain output increased year-on-year in 2021
China has published statistics for the country's total sown area, yield, and total grain output in 2021.

