Analysis of the evolution of the African swine fever (ASF) situation in EU countries during the first quarter of 2023.

Pigmeat remained the European Union's leading exporting meat product despite a decrease.

The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine passed the bill No. 7632 «On Amendments to the Tax Code of Ukraine regarding exemption from paying tax on immovable property other than land, for destroyed or damaged immovable property».

The draft Law of Ukraine «On Peculiarities of Regulation of Entrepreneurial Activity in the Transition Period» (No. 6013) preserves all guarantees for farms. This was stated by Deputy Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food Liudmyla Shemelynets.

Producers have been voicing their desire to enter the EU markets for a long time. Not only for the purpose of supply, but also as a reputational factor that will automatically give access to a number of other countries. However, for a long time, the African swine fever prevented them from realizing their goals. 

Following published observations of the Spanish pork market, global industry analyst Jim Long traveled to the United Kingdom with the Genesus team.

So far, no country has registered a vaccine against African swine fever (ASF), while its trials are ongoing in some countries.

The first module of the veterinary school for pig farm specialists implemented by the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders (AUPB) with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) finished today. 

The increase in retail prices for pork during March was noted by analysts of the Pig Producers of Ukraine Association based on the results of monthly monitoring of national retail chains.

Last week, more than 100 entrepreneurs received loans under the government program «Affordable loans 5−7-9%» for a total of 714 million UAH.

The first module of the veterinary school for pig farm specialists implemented by the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders (AUPB) with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) starts on April 11.

The first module of the veterinary school for pig farm specialists implemented by the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders (AUPB) with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) starts on April 11.

In his next report, global industry analyst Jim Long discusses the decline in sow numbers in the U.S. and elsewhere, as well as high pork prices in Europe, particularly in Spain.

The first module of the veterinary school for pig farm specialists implemented by the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders (AUPB) with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) starts on April 11.

Projects focus on enhancing prevention, preparedness, early detection, and rapid response to the most damaging diseases that threaten U.S. livestock.

Trends in Danish pig farming according to the June 1 agricultural and horticultural census.

The first module of the veterinary school for pig farm specialists implemented by the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders (AUPB) with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) starts on April 11.

Acceligen, a company in Minnesota, announced that it will start with breeding of gene-edited pigs that are resistant to Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS).

In the latest EU short-term outlook, production of pig meat is forecast to decline by a further 5% in 2023, this follows a decline of 5.6% in 2022, the lowest production in almost a decade. This is a result of the decline in the number of breeding sows on the continent with commentary that carcase weights may see a slight uplift as price pressure on feed costs ease. It is assumed that the ASF situation on the continent will not see dramatic change in 2023 but will continue to trigger strong responses from affected countries and trading partners.

According to an independent U.S. study, the record value of pork and beef exports brought significant profits to the U.S. corn and soybean industry in 2022. According to the study, U.S. pork and beef exports brought an overall economic impact of 15% per bushel of corn value and 13% per bushel of soybean value in 2022.