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European pork exports decrease nearly 30%
The decline in exports to China has led to a significant decrease in total EU pork exports.
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ASF outbreaks in Moldova
After several months, the OIE has reported two outbreaks of African swine fever on backyard farms in Moldova.
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Brazil: Pig farming stats from the first quarter
Pig slaughter and local pork production saw significant increases and there was a decrease in exports.
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Germany confirms ASF near the French border
The outbreak affects finishing pigs on a farm located in the state of Baden-Württemberg.
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ASF Italy: Wild boar cases around Rome rise to 10
There does not seem to be an early solution in sight for the ASF situation around Rome.
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EU compound feed production in 2021 and outlook for 2022
The spread of animal diseases and the continuing global grain market rally fuelled by the Russian reinvasion of Ukraine is expected to reduce compound feed demand in 2022 by 4 - 5 million tons.
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Europe and Asia need a total embargo on imports and exports from russia to end the war in Ukraine
And immediately stop cooperation with the aggressor country. First Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Economy of Ukraine Yulia Sviridenko called for such actions of international partners during the World Economic Forum in Davos.
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EU steps up monitoring of agricultural markets impacted by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
The European Commission will gather monthly data on levels of stocks in the EU of cereals, oilseeds and rice.
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Ukraine has enough food for both the domestic and export markets
Ukrainians have nothing to worry about in terms of providing the country with food. Denis Marchuk, deputy chairman of the All-Ukrainian Agrarian Council, told Channel 24.
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Food crisis to hit the world as early as mid-July
As early as mid-July, the world will feel acutely the food crisis triggered by russia's war against Ukraine. And all major world organizations, which should resolve and provide for such crises, do not fully understand the extent of current problems. Ukrainian Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food Nikolai Solsky told the Voice of America about this.
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Not only does Ukraine need the world's support, but the world needs Ukraine
It is very important for the world food security to unblock the port in Odessa. This was stated by Polish President Andrzej Duda during the negotiations of the delegations of Ukraine and Poland.
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Nepal reports ASF for the first time
The first outbreak of African swine fever in Nepal is reported to have started on March 30, 2022.
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Portugal: Reduction in exports of live pigs and pork
Preliminary data on Portugal's international trade have been released.
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Mexico: First quarter pork production and trade
Mexican pork production and imports saw increases in the first quarter while exports contracted.
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India bans wheat exports
To manage the country's food security amidst rising prices, the Indian government has prohibited the export of wheat.
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Belgium: Flanders allows 5% of conventional raw materials in organic feed due to scarcity
Due to the war in Ukraine, organic pig and poultry farmers are allowed to mix 5% non-organic protein-rich feed crops in the diet.
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Brazil: Pig slaughter up in first quarter
According to preliminary data from the Livestock Production Statistics released by IBGE, hog slaughter increased by 7.2% in the first quarter of 2022 compared to the same period of the previous year. The number of pigs slaughtered totaled 13.64 million, an increase of 2% compared to the fourth quarter of 2021.
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Brazil: Santa Catarina launches emergency credit line for pig farmers
The emergency loan meets a need in the swine industry, which has been severely affected by the increase in inputs, especially grain for feed.
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France: Commission approves aid program for livestock farms
The objective of this aid program is to cover part of the increase in animal feed costs on farms.