Argentina: Moderate growth in pork production in the first half of 2025
Despite declines in April and May, pork production rebounded in June, consolidating a positive close for the first half of the year.
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What to expect in the global meat market in the next decade
The OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2025-2034 gives market developments and medium-term projections for world meat markets.
Argentina: Pig slaughter exceeds 4 million head in first half of 2025
At the end of the first half of the year, slaughter increased 2%, reaching a record figure.
USDA corn and soybean projections for 2025/2026 - July 2025
Compared to the previous report, slight declines in global corn production and ending stocks were estimated, due to a smaller crop in Brazil. Soybean projections continue to be very positive, with significant growth in Brazil's production and slight declines in the U.S. and Argentina's harvests.
Argentina approves new genetically modified corn and soy bean crops
The Ministry of Economy's Secretariat of Farming, Livestock and Fisheries authorised, through regulations 113/2025 and 115/2025, the commercialisation of two new genetically modified crops: one for corn and the other for soy beans.
Overview of live pig imports into Europe in the first quarter of 2025
In the first quarter of 2025, European pig trade continued to be marked by an increase in Spanish imports of piglets and finishing pigs.
USA shows slight rebound in swine inventory in June 2025
The number of piglets weaned per litter continues to increase, with a year-on-year variation of 1.6%.
Peru is looking to double per capita pork consumption by 2030
As part of the "National Day for Peruvian Pork Rinds", the Ministry of Agricultural Development and Irrigation (MIDAGRI) announced the Government's goal: to double consumption in the country, reaching 20 kg per person per annum by 2030.
Germany sees continued decline in number of pig farms
The number of pig farms decreased by 3.3% in one year and by 41% in a ten-year comparison.
How to communicate effectively from the swine industry to reach consumers
Communication in the swine industry today faces a double challenge. On the one hand, there is a real need to transparently show the sector's work to an increasingly distrustful consumer, who is either uninformed or saturated with emotional messages. On the other hand, we must do so in a changing digital environment, which rewards the authentic, the emotional, and the useful.
As in previous years: Severe summer difficulties at slaughterhouses
Spanish slaughterhouses are between a rock and a hard place. The heat will accentuate the supply shortage. Pig prices are increasing or staying the same, pork prices are decreasing, and consequently, margins are deteriorating.
Chile and Colombia sign memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation in the agriculture sector
The agreement signed by the Ministries of Agriculture of Chile and Colombia aims to collaborate in developing public policies focused on strengthening production and international trade.
Belgium: More pig farms join buy-out scheme
In total, 366 pig farms will be bought out by the Flemish government.
Germany: Bundeskartellamt prohibits takeover of Vion slaughterhouses by Tönnies
The Bundeskartellamt has prohibited plans by Tönnies to acquire several companies and assets from Vion.
Impact of the EU-Mercosur agreement on the swine industry: Prospects and challenges
On December 6, 2024, the final trade agreement between the European Union (EU) and Mercosur was signed. This agreement is considered historic due to its magnitude, creating a goods and services market of approximately 800 million consumers and representing a quarter of the global GDP.
Chronic inflammation. The unknown (profit) assassin
Who talks about inflammation? We all might mention it when we exercise too much – aching joints, stiffness – or is it just we are all getting older…? But we do not really talk about inflammation much. And certainly, when we think about our livestock, we do not really mention it at all. Well…we should.