Representatives of eight Latin American countries met in Madrid to exchange experience on veterinary residue control and compliance with European market requirements.

On May 28, a regional training session for specialists of the State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection was held in Zhytomyr, focusing on the role of state control in combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The event took place within the framework of the international EpiC project with the participation of the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders.

Pork production, exports, and consumption are expected to continue declining amid geopolitical instability and rising production costs.

Following the Philippines’ recognition of ASF regionalisation measures, Spanish producers can once again export pork to one of their key Asian markets.

On May 26–27, a series of training sessions for representatives of territorial communities took place in Zhytomyr, focusing on communication about the responsible use of antibiotics in animal husbandry and combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The trainings were held within the framework of the international EpiC project with the participation of the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders.

An oversupply of organic pigs in Europe has pushed prices down, but the company managed to increase revenue thanks to higher production volumes and strong sales growth in Denmark and the United States.

New cases of African swine fever in wild boar in North Rhine-Westphalia have forced neighbouring federal states to introduce additional restriction measures.

The decision opens broader access for US agricultural and seafood products and is expected to help avoid a new wave of trade tensions between Brussels and Washington.

A pig farm and a cattle farm were damaged in the attack, while authorities continue assessing the scale of destruction.

A series of trainings on the responsible use of antibiotics in livestock production and the fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR) will take place in Odesa on June 2–4. The events will be held within the framework of the international EpiC project with the participation of the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders. Representatives of territorial communities will take part in the trainings, while a separate session is also planned for specialists of the State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection.

Growing demand from the EU and Asia supported export growth, while the market continues to respond to the impact of African swine fever (ASF) in various countries.

Quarantine restrictions and anti-epizootic measures are being introduced in the region to contain the disease.

Starting in 2026, new animal welfare requirements for farm animals will come into force in Ukraine. As a result, issues related to pig housing conditions, animals’ behavioural needs, and farm readiness for inspections are becoming increasingly important. This is why the online course “Pig Welfare: Best Practices and Inspection Features” on the AgriAcademy platform is already becoming one of the most relevant educational tools for producers today.

The company plans to install more than 1 MW of solar generation capacity across 19 facilities and is strengthening the energy resilience of its agricultural operations.

Most producers using pens with raised platforms say they would install them again despite certain practical challenges.

Brussels aims to stabilize the nitrogen fertilizer market following sharp price increases and disruptions in global logistics.

The government aims to stabilize supplies and curb rising prices as domestic production remains under pressure.

On May 26–27, Zhytomyr will host the next series of training sessions for representatives of territorial communities within the framework of the international EpiC project with the participation of the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders. The training will focus on communication regarding the responsible use of antibiotics and combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR), particularly in backyard livestock farming.

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.