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Chile to import pork from Paraná after FMD-free status recognized
Chile has authorized the import of pork from Paraná after recognizing the state as a zone free of foot and mouth disease without vaccination.
U.S. March pork exports above year-ago levels
Exports of U.S. pork trended higher year-over-year in March, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Latin American markets again fueled pork export growth.
EU’s post-2027 long-term budget - Concerns for agriculture
European Parliament stands firm against single fund proposal and calls for increased CAP budget.
Analysis of Latin American swine farming performance in 2024 and outlook for 2025
In 2024, the Latin American swine industry continued to show outstanding performance, reaffirming its potential, resilience, and capacity to adapt to the challenges facing the sector in a complex market environment. However, given the current geopolitical circumstances, reconfiguration of international pork trade flows in Latin America is expected in 2025 as a result of retaliation against the tariffs imposed by the United States.
Mexico: Pork production grew 1.5% in the first quarter of 2025
The growth rate of pork production was higher than that of beef but lower than poultry.
NPB Invites Gen Z and Millennials to Taste What Pork Can Do™
May 6 marked the launch of the National Pork Board’s consumer marketing campaign, which brings to life how pork aligns with consumer values of taste, flavor, balanced nutrition and versatility.
Eswatini inaugurates modern pig breeding center to boost swine sector
Eswatini opened the Mpisi Pig Breeding Center on April 11, 2025, as part of a TaiwanICDF project to boost swine production.
Canada's grain production expected to increase in 2025/26
Production of wheat, corn, barley, and oats is forecast to increase year-over-year in marketing year 2025/26.
Philippines lifts ban on heat-treated Korean pork products
A temporary ban on importing processed pork products from South Korea has been lifted following a comprehensive risk assessment of South Korea against ASF.
Argentina: High soybean yields
The soybean harvest is progressing with surprising yields in the core region: the first crop averages 4.1 tons/ha and the second crop 3.3 t/ha. Good weather allowed 1.2 M ha to be harvested, although threshing is still behind the historical average.
Nigerian government to fully upgrade Benue Swine Project
The Federal Government has announced plans to fully upgrade the Benue Swine and Crop Improvement Project located in Yadev, Gboko Local Government Area.
FAO cereal price index up in April
The monthly increase reflected higher prices across all major cereals.
FAO meat price index rose in April
International meat quotations rose across all categories, with pig meat prices registering the most significant increase.
Belgium: Pig inventory in Flanders continues to decline
Flanders had slightly more than four million finishing pigs places in 2024 – a decrease of 270,000 compared to last year.
Argentine pork arrives in the Philippines for the first time
The Philippines is the world’s sixth-largest importer, surpassing key destinations such as the United States, Canada, and Japan.