Danish meat processing company Danish Crown has reported a difficult situation on the pork market during the first half of the 2025/26 financial year, leaving Danish pig farmers effectively operating at a loss. Despite improvements in the company’s competitiveness, current pig prices are described as economically unsustainable for producers.

The new deal provides for lower tariff barriers and simplified trade in agri-food products between the parties.

Authorities are intensifying culling operations and wild boar population control measures in high-risk areas.

The new development plan aims to further reduce environmental impact and improve production efficiency.

A decrease in production, exports, and consumption is expected amid a shrinking sow herd and the impact of ASF in Spain.

On May 21, a regional training workshop for specialists of the State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection was held in Kyiv, focusing on the role of state control in reducing the risks of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The event was organized within the framework of the international EpiC project with the participation of the State Service and the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders.

On May 19–20, a series of regional training workshops for representatives of territorial communities took place in Kyiv, focusing on communication about the responsible use of antibiotics, particularly in backyard livestock production. The trainings were organized within the framework of the international EpiC project with the participation of the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine and the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders.

One of the largest cases recorded in 2026, while infections among wild boars continue to rise in neighboring Germany.

Authorities step up control measures and highlight risks of external virus introduction despite no new outbreaks since March.

The decision is linked to non-compliance with new EU requirements on the use of antimicrobials in animal production.

Declining shipments to China and the impact of ASF outbreaks weighed on foreign trade performance.

Initial shipments open new opportunities for export growth in one of the key markets.

The government aims to better balance the pork market and reduce price volatility.

Authorities urge increased caution regarding meat imports amid the spread of the virus across Europe.

Beijing has committed to importing at least $17 billion worth of U.S. agricultural goods annually, potentially shifting market dynamics in favor of the United States.

The new approach introduces risk-based restrictions to ease pressure on producers and maintain industry continuity.

The restrictions apply to breeding animals and offal but do not affect pork cuts.

Brazilian pork exports (considering all products, both fresh and processed) totalled 140,000 tonnes in April, according to the Brazilian Association of Animal Protein (ABPA), up 8.3% from 129,200 tonnes in the same month last year.

Meat availability in Switzerland grew by 3.5% in 2025, driven by imports and an increase in beef and poultry.

On May 19–20, a new series of practical training sessions on the responsible use of antibiotics in livestock production will take place in Kyiv as part of the international EpiC project, with the participation of the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders. Participation is free of charge, but the number of places is limited.