The Romanian Pork Producers Association (APCPR) has announced that the country’s pig industry is facing a critical situation. A sharp decline in selling prices combined with rising production costs has put commercial farms at risk of closure, pushing the sector toward a systemic crisis.

African swine fever (ASF) continues to circulate actively across Europe in 2026, primarily among wild boar populations. According to data from the Friedrich Loeffler Institute (FLI), nearly 1,500 cases have been recorded since the start of the year, indicating that significant epizootic risks persist across the region.

Catalan authorities are strengthening their strategy to combat African swine fever (ASF) following the detection of new cases among wild boar and the expansion of the high-risk zone. The designation now includes 16 municipalities, while the total number of confirmed cases has risen to 162.

The Philippines has officially recognized Poland’s approach to regionalization for African swine fever (ASF) and has lifted the temporary ban on imports of Polish pork and pork products. The decision was made following a veterinary risk assessment.

The United States and Taiwan have reached a reciprocal trade arrangement that provides for large-scale tariff reductions and easier market access. Taiwan will grant preferential access for a range of U.S. agricultural products, including pork and pork products.

In Catalonia, African swine fever (ASF) has been detected in wild boar outside the initial outbreak area near Barcelona for the first time. Authorities are introducing additional restrictions and strengthening control measures.

New annual data on animal husbandry labeling in Germany indicate a continued market shift toward higher animal welfare standards. The most notable dynamics are seen in the turkey meat segment, as well as in the rapid growth of organic products.

South Korea has recorded three new cases of African swine fever (ASF) on farms in the central and southern regions of the country. The total number of outbreaks since the beginning of the year has risen to 14.

On February 10, during a nationwide online seminar dedicated to implementing updated pig welfare requirements, the focus was placed on the practical application of standards on farms. Particular emphasis on these issues was made by Oksana Yurchenko, President of the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders, who stressed that for most commercial farms pig welfare has already become part of daily production practice.

South Korea has confirmed its 10th African swine fever (ASF) case since the beginning of the year. Following the detection, authorities imposed a temporary standstill and launched urgent disease control measures.

The German federal state of Saxony has announced the successful eradication of African swine fever (ASF): one year has passed since the last confirmed case in a wild boar. Authorities are preparing to initiate the lifting of restriction zones at the EU level.

In January 2026, Brazil increased its pork exports by nearly 10% year-on-year, while export revenue grew by more than 13%. The results set a record for the month and point to a continued shift of shipments toward new markets.

Spanish authorities have rejected the theory that the African swine fever (ASF) outbreak near Barcelona originated from a laboratory. Meanwhile, the number of wild boar that have died from the virus continues to rise and has now reached 142.

In late January, South Korea confirmed a new outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in cattle. This is the first reappearance of the disease in the country in nine months.

South Korea has recorded its eighth African swine fever (ASF) case since the beginning of the year. The new outbreak was detected at a pig farm in Pocheon, north of Seoul.

American farmers are suffering significant losses and may face a fourth consecutive unprofitable year. Industry leaders and senators are warning of a deep financial crisis, despite an expected $12 billion in government aid.

The Philippine Department of Agriculture has updated its pork import rules by introducing the principle of ASF regionalisation. The new measures are designed to strengthen the country’s biosecurity while creating a framework for safe international pork trade.

In 2025, pork production in the United Kingdom increased by 2.3% year-on-year to reach 975,200 tonnes. The key driver of this growth was higher average carcase weights, despite a reduction in the breeding sow herd.