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Argentina: Soybean trend turnaround with higher than expected recovery
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.

Germany's pig inventory remains almost unchanged in 2024
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.

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

EU veterinary drug residues in food – non-compliance stays low in 2023
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.

Mercosur-EU Agreement: How it impacts Santa Fe and Argentinian agriculture
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.

EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council debates rural development and markets
EU ministers discuss rural proofing, agri-food market stability, and the future vision for agriculture and food.

Argentina: 47.5 Mt of soybeans and 46 Mt of corn projected for the new season
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 agri-food trade eased in November 2024
These are the main findings of the latest monthly agri-food trade report published by the European Commission.

Espresso House: new pork welfare policy
The company’s new pork welfare policy prohibits by 2030 the use of farrowing crates, sow stalls or gestation crates at any time. It also requires environmental enrichment materials and litter to be provided, prohibits tail docking, and prohibits surgical castration without the use of painkillers.
UK: IntelliPig Project, a challenge for the future

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

Updated environmental footprint rules for feed published
The technical update of the PEFCR Feed extends its validity until December 2025, without significant methodological changes.

China's anti-dumping investigation into EU pork imports continues
The anti-dumping investigation into pork imports from the European Union is ongoing.

USDA corn and soybean projections for 2024/25 - February 2025
Compared to the January report, significant cuts were made in South American corn harvests and in exports from Brazil and Ukraine, related to the fall in Chinese imports. A decrease in the global soybean harvest and ending stocks was again projected, due to lower production in Argentina.

Ranking of the largest slaughter pig producers in Russia in 2024
According to the presented ranking, the top 20 pork companies produce almost 80% of the total slaughter pig production (4,671.7 thousand tons).