Follicles containing eggs that develop into embryos grow from 1−2 to 3−4 mm at the time of weaning. Four to five days after weaning and before the time of ovulation, the follicles increase from 3−4 to 7−8 mm. The additional supply of nutrients of a certain nutrient composition during this period can support such rapid growth, thus increasing the reproductive capacity of sows.

Between January and June, Spanish pork exports decreased 24%, with a 50% drop in exports destined for China.

Within the framework of the project "eRabota" more than 1000 entrepreneurs have already applied for grants to develop processing companies and plant gardens and greenhouses, 77 of them will receive funds from the state in the nearest future. This was reported by the Deputy Minister of Economy of Ukraine Tatiana Berezhnaya.

Over the past week, three more agricultural producers from Poltava, Lviv and Volyn regions joined the government's "Work" program to create or develop horticulture, berry farming and viticulture. The Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine signed 25 orders on grants for a total of UAH 109.448 million.

Expected exports in September - about 5 million tons of agricultural products. First Deputy Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food Taras Vysotsky spoke about export prospects and its importance for Ukraine and the world during the "Public Resistance" broadcast.

Pig slaughter and pork production continue to increase despite the drop in exports. Domestic demand remains strong and is reflected in the considerable increase in apparent consumption.

The FAO Meat Price Index averaged 122.7 points in August, down 1.8 points (1.5%) from July, also marking the second consecutive monthly decline from an all-time high reached in June 2022, but it remained 9.3 points (8.2%) above its corresponding value a year ago.

Pork will be released from government reserves to ensure supply for upcoming festivals.

The Cabinet of Ministers has envisaged the possibility of extending by two months the postponement of conscription for people liable for military service during mobilization and wartime. The corresponding decision, initiated by the Ministry of Economy, the government approved at a meeting on September 7.

The Ministry of Transport, Mobility and Urban Agenda (Mitma) has launched a pilot project to transport grain by train from Ukraine to Spain as an alternative or complement to the maritime mode at a time marked by russia's invasion and limitations in Black Sea ports.

The average retail price of a kilogram of pork in August increased by 6% compared to July, according to the analytical department of the Association Ukranian Pig Breeders.

In August the FAO Cereal Price Index was down 1.4% from the month prior, but still 11% above its year-ago value.

At the beginning of September, prices for pigs of slaughter conditions in most regions remained at the level of the previous week. Such results of the weekly monitoring of prices for pigs were announced by analysts of the the Association Ukranian Pig Breeders.

During 7 months of 2022 specialists of State Consumer Service carried out 85 planned and 855 unplanned inspections of economic entities on the observance of requirements for formation, establishment and application of state regulated prices. In the course of inspections they found violations in 705 cases or 74.9% of the total number of inspections.

Technical working groups will be created to make progress in the control and eradication of African swine fever in the Dominican Republic and Haiti and thus reduce the risk of spread to other countries in the Americas.

About the details and conditions of the support program for small agricultural producers told the Deputy Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine Markiyan Dmitrasevich on the air of "Public Resistance". He noted that more than 70 agrarians have already applied for the funds. Let us remind you that under the terms of the program, funding is provided to the farmers who cultivate from 1 to 120 hectares of agricultural land. We are talking about the support in the amount of 3100 UAH per hectare, but not more than 372 thousand UAH. As well as 5 300 UAH per cow to farmers who keep 3 to 100 animals, but not more than 530 thousand UAH.

The war has caused enormous damage to the Ukrainian economy. In particular, according to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the agricultural sector has lost up to $6 billion as a result of the military aggression of the Russian Federation. About 30% of agricultural land fell under occupation or in the zone of active hostilities, crops, equipment and granaries were destroyed.

The breeding stock in the European Union continues to contract and a decrease of 0.8% is projected for the United States. Mexico is expected to surpass Canada and South Korea.

Improved biosecurity

The air filtration ventilation system is used for ventilation in pig production facilities. The system is designed for regions with a temperate climate and can be adapted to most livestock buildings.

FAO Food Price Index is 1.9 percent, and new FAO projects indicate a move in total production in 2022.