China has been "doing its best" to push for negotiations with the European Union over its tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles, Reuters reported, citing a commerce ministry spokesperson on Thursday, almost four months after the punitive import curbs took effect.

The decree extends to pork, sheep meat, and poultry meat with the obligation to display the origin of beef having been in place since 2002.

Ukraine has updated the principles and rules for the use of antimicrobials in veterinary medicine. This is an important step in the fight against antibiotic resistance and ensuring the health of animals and consumers, implemented by the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders as part of the technical assistance project ‘Ensuring Animal Health in Ukraine’ with the support of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Prices for the purchase of industrial pork in live weight have remained stable for a month and a half. These are the results of the weekly monitoring of prices for slaughter pigs, announced by the analytical department of the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders.

African swine fever (ASF) is a disease that knows no borders and poses a real threat to every pig farm. The absence of a vaccine and effective treatment makes prevention the only way to protect the business. That is why the experts of the online course organised by the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders have gathered the most up-to-date knowledge and practical recommendations on how to combat ASF.

Despite gradually increasing domestic pork production, the United Kingdom remains heavily reliant on imports from its European neighbors.

African swine fever (ASF) and classical swine fever (CSF) continue to spread across Asia. Malaysia has confirmed a third case of ASF in Selangor state, while Japan has recorded its first CSF outbreak since October 2024.

A federal court in Washington has overturned President Donald Trump’s order to freeze foreign aid programs and mandated the restoration of USAID funding.

The U.S. biogas industry experienced record-breaking growth in 2024, according to new data from the American Biogas Council (ABC). Over the past year, 125 new biogas projects were launched, marking a 17% increase from 2023 and bringing the total number of biogas facilities in the U.S. to nearly 2,500. Investments in new projects exceeded $3 billion, a 40% increase compared to the previous year.

The Trump administration’s decision to freeze U.S. foreign aid has halted operations at 17 agricultural research laboratories across 13 states, Reuters reported, citing lab directors. These closures are another blow to the U.S. farming sector, following federal government reforms that have disrupted food purchase programs, agricultural grants, and loan initiatives.

According to a recent RaboResearch report, pork producers are choosing a cautious yet strategic approach to expansion as they navigate stabilising profitability and a promising demand outlook for 2025. While production costs are expected to decline, uncertainties in animal health and global trade persist. Producers are prioritising productivity, cost efficiency, and adapting to changing consumer needs.

Donald Trump's trade advisers were finalising plans on Wednesday for the reciprocal tariffs the US president has vowed to impose on every country that charges duties on US imports, ratcheting up fears of a widening global trade war and threatening to add to already-sticky US inflation, reported Reuters. 

Germany is relaxing some of the restrictions imposed following a case of foot-and-mouth disease and believes measures taken to contain the outbreak are working, Reuters reported, citing the country’s agriculture ministry on Wednesday.

Prices for live pork ‘remain calm’: analysts of the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders report the unchanged prices on the Ukrainian industrial pork market based on the results of weekly monitoring.

African swine fever (ASF) is a threat that cannot be ignored. One outbreak can destroy an entire farm, and the economic consequences for the industry can be catastrophic. That is why the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders, together with leading industry experts, has developed a unique online course that provides producers with up-to-date knowledge and practical tools to protect their business.

African swine fever (ASF) continues to spread globally, affecting both wild and domestic pigs. New outbreaks have been confirmed in Malaysia, the Philippines, and Vietnam, while in Europe, the virus continues to impact pig farms and wild boar populations. Meanwhile, the Dominican Republic reports stabilization of the ASF situation, with experts suggesting a shift from emergency measures to long-term disease control.

Exports of U.S. pork eclipsed previous highs in both volume and value in 2024.

Saxony has been struggling with African swine fever since 2020. However, there has not been a new case for months. Now there is a sick wild boar in the district of Bautzen.

Spain has reached a new high in piglet imports from the Netherlands in 2024, with a total of 2,361,792 piglets, representing a 19.2% increase compared to 2023.

The online course ‘African Swine Fever - Everything Business Needs to Know’ provides participants with a deep understanding of how to protect their farms from this dangerous disease. During the training, leading industry experts shared practical recommendations, modern approaches to biosecurity and methods of responding to potential threats.