EnergyDecentral 2026: Program, exhibitors and services at a glance
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A sad, stubborn, and dejected reality for the Spanish swine market
The Spanish pig price remains below the cost of production. With a saturated EU market, slaughterhouses operating at capacity, and a challenging summer ahead, the sector faces an inevitable paradigm shift.
Five producers appointed to help drive industry progress
Producer input is core to NPB’s mission and commitment to priorities in demand, swine health and state collaboration.
German pig market in May: Market sentiment turns during the month
May marked a noticeable turning point for the German pig market.
Latin American countries meet in Madrid to discuss sanitary standards for exports to the EU
Delegations from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay shared information on their national food safety systems and maximum residue limits, with a focus on export chains to the EU.
Regulatory simplification in the EU agri-food sector
The EU Council supports reducing administrative burdens in the areas of pesticides, livestock farming, and food safety without lowering health standards.
The EU swine industry will scale back production in 2026
The European Commission’s updated short-term outlook projects a 1% decline in pork production compared to 2025, with reduced exports and per capita consumption stabilizing at around 32.6 kg.
U.S. sees record high April pork production
USDA data showed U.S. pork production reached the highest April level on record in 2026.
Spain can now issue export certificates for pork destined for the Philippines
Spain can once again issue health certificates for pork exports to the Philippines following the lifting of restrictions related to African swine fever.
The Philippines raises pork import quota
The minimum access volume for pork imports was raised to address supply shortages and stabilize market prices.
France stabilizes pork production in 2025
France produced 2.1 Mt of pork in 2025, an increase of 0.35% year-on-year, with a 9.6% share in the EU.
Brazil and China make progress on a protocol to export pork offal
Minister André de Paula and Minister Sun Meijun confirm technical agreements on health requirements during bilateral meeting in Beijing.
Corn and soybeans: First USDA projections for the 2026/2027 season – May 2026
In this first estimate for the 2026/27 season, corn is facing a production adjustment following the record figures of the previous season, with declines in the U.S. and Argentina that gains in Brazil and China are unable to fully offset. Soybeans, by contrast, begin the new season with a more encouraging outlook: simultaneous growth in Brazil, the U.S., and Argentina would push global production to a new all-time high.
Mexico launches advance marketing system to stabilize white corn prices
The "Fair Price" scheme involves 61,000 producers from seven states and more than 80 companies in the agribusiness chain.
Highlights of the PRRSpective conference
PRRSpective project outlines a clear and simple plan for improving swine health management. Speakers Daniel Linhares, Clayton Johnson, Lance Mulberry, and Marius Kunze present actionable steps for achieving success through structured decision-making processes and disease control strategies.
EU and US reach trade deal
The political agreement provides preferential market access for certain US agricultural products, including pork.