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EU to Provide Financial Support to Brandenburg Farms Affected by Foot-and-Mouth Disease
The European Commission has approved emergency market support for farms in Germany's Brandenburg region affected by the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD).
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Nearly 2,000 ASF cases in wild boars reported in Poland in just four months
As of the end of April 2025, Poland has reported 1,925 cases of African swine fever (ASF) in wild boars — almost as many as in the entire year of 2024, which saw 2,311 cases in total.
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Mexico Set to Become the Largest Market for U.S. Agricultural Exports — CoBank
According to a new analytical report from CoBank, Mexico is likely to surpass Canada in the near future to become the top destination for U.S. agricultural exports. This shift is driven by a rapid increase in Mexico’s imports of U.S. grain, meat, and dairy products.
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ASF strikes again: new outbreaks confirmed in South Korea, India, Europe and Ghana
In mid-March, South Korea confirmed a new outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) at a farm in Gyeonggi province, where 44 pigs from a nearly 6,000-head herd died. According to the official notification to the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), this marks the third confirmed outbreak in the country since the beginning of 2025 — all occurring in Yangju district, in the northwestern part of the country.
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Danish-Ukrainian AgroTech Conference: innovations for sustainable development of the agro-industrial sector
On 29 April 2025, the Danish-Ukrainian AgroTech Conference, organised by the Danish Council for Agriculture and Food and the Danish Embassy in Ukraine, took place in Kyiv. The event, which brought together representatives of government and business from both countries, provided a platform for discussing the prospects and opportunities for deepening cooperation between Ukraine and Denmark.
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FDA approves gene editing technology for PRRS-resistant pigs
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval to swine genetics company PIC for its gene editing technology used to breed pigs resistant to Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS). The FDA confirmed that the technology is safe and effective.
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Live pig prices in Ukraine rise for second consecutive week — up 2.4%
The average purchase price of live pigs has increased by 2.4% for two weeks in a row, according to analysts at the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders, citing the results of weekly monitoring.
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More ASF outbreaks confirmed in Vietnam, Bhutan, and Indonesia; suspected cases in Ghana while European situation shows mixed trends
As of late April, African Swine Fever (ASF) continues to affect swine populations in several Asian countries and raises concern in Ghana, while the European domestic pig sector shows signs of stabilization despite persistent cases in wild boar populations.
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How the US trade war is changing the global pork market: implications and opportunities for the EU and Brazil
Since coming to power, Donald Trump has engaged in a trade war with U.S. economic partners. The economic consequences for pig farms vary from region to region.
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Online event ‘Innovations in pig farming’ — about the latest solutions for the industry
On 11 June2025, the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders invites you to participate in the online event ‘Innovations in Pig Farming’, which will take place on the Zoom platform. The event will be a platform for discussing advanced technologies and practices that are shaping the future of the industry.
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Industrial pork producers in Ukraine: «if optimistic, then cautious»
The Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders periodically conducts a snapshot of the mood of representatives of the Ukrainian industrial pig industry. The results of the survey are shared by analysts of the industry association.
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WTO raises alarm over instability in global agricultural trade
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has expressed serious concerns about growing instability in global trade of agricultural products. According to the WTO, recent trade measures imposed by the United States and countermeasures by China and other countries are creating significant disruption.
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Animal disease pressures reshape China’s swine farming model
Lingering outbreaks of animal disease, especially African Swine Fever (ASF), are driving structural shifts in China’s swine industry, with farms adapting their business models based on geography and risk exposure, according to a recent USDA FAS market report.
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FMD in Europe: Hungary preventively culls 10,000 pigs due to outbreak
Hungary has carried out the preventive culling of nearly 10,000 pigs after a pig farm was found to be located near a cattle farm where Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) was detected last week. Hungarian veterinary authorities shared the information during a meeting of the EU Animal Health and Welfare Committee.
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Chinese tariffs hit one in four Canadian agribusinesses - CFIB report
More than one-third of Canadian agricultural businesses (36%) have been affected by Chinese tariffs on agricultural and seafood products, with nearly one in four businesses (23%) suffering direct losses. This is stated in a recent report by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB).
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Brazil’s pork exports surge in Q1 2025 with double-digit growth
Brazil registered robust double-digit growth in pork exports during both March and the first quarter of 2025, according to the Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA). The surge comes even before the impact of recent U.S. tariff policies is felt.
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UK won’t rush US trade deal, firm on food standards – Minister Reeves
Britain is not in a hurry to secure a trade deal with the United States under President Donald Trump's administration, and will not compromise on food safety standards, UK finance minister Rachel Reeves said on Wednesday, according to Reuters.
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EU pork exports remain stable in 2024: China and the Philippines among top markets
In 2024, pork exports from the European Union remained largely stable compared to the previous year, according to data from the European Commission cited by Agra Europe. A total of 4.264 million tonnes of pork was exported to third countries — just 0.4% more than in 2023.
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How Spain became a model for responsible antimicrobial use in livestock
A decade ago, Spain ranked among the top antimicrobial consumers in the European Union, particularly for colistin use in animal agriculture. Today, it stands as a model of responsible antimicrobial use — thanks to a voluntary initiative that reshaped practices in the country’s pig sector.
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ASF in Moldova: 20% of pig population culled amid outbreaks, imports to fill the gap
A series of African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreaks in March and April 2025 has led to the culling of approximately 118,000 pigs in Moldova—around 20% of the country's entire pig population. Moldova’s veterinary authority confirmed around 30 separate outbreaks, including two at commercial farms, marking the most devastating ASF wave in the country’s history.