The Philippines are intensifying efforts to combat African swine fever (ASF) following new suspected and confirmed cases reported in several parts of the country. Authorities are tightening restrictions on the movement of pigs and pork products, strengthening veterinary surveillance, and urging producers to strictly comply with biosecurity measures.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released its June outlook for the 2026/27 marketing year, forecasting a 2% decline in global corn production, while global soybean output is expected to reach a record high. Lower corn production in the United States and Argentina is projected to outweigh gains in Brazil and China, whereas the soybean market is expected to continue expanding on the back of strong harvests in the Americas.

The foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) situation in South Africa continues to deteriorate rapidly. According to official figures, the country has recorded 2,249 outbreak locations, of which 2,211 remain active, highlighting the extensive spread of the disease and the growing pressure on the livestock sector.

On 25–26 June, Kyiv hosted the second round of practical training sessions for pig and cattle producers as part of the USAID-funded Enhancing Public Health and Epidemiological Control (EpiC) project, with the participation of the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders (AUPB). The training focused on implementing practical approaches to animal health management and the responsible use of antibiotics on farms.

The number of pig farms in Germany continues to decline. As of May 2026, the country had 14,700 pig holdings—40% fewer than ten years ago. At the same time, the national pig population has decreased by 22.5% over the same period, reflecting the ongoing concentration of production in larger operations.

Despite a slight decline in shipments in April, U.S. pork exports to Taiwan posted strong growth in January–April 2026. Export volume increased by 53%, while export value rose by 41% compared with the same period last year.

The U.S. state of Iowa has successfully completed measures to eradicate a pseudorabies outbreak, confirming that the virus did not spread beyond the initially affected premises. As a result, both Iowa and the United States have retained their official pseudorabies-free status, an important factor for international pork trade.

A new porcine parvovirus (nPPV), first identified in the Netherlands in 2024, has now been detected in Denmark. The virus has been associated with a syndrome characterised by skin and eye lesions, growth retardation in piglets, and post-weaning diarrhoea. However, researchers emphasise that a definitive causal relationship between the virus and the disease has not yet been confirmed.

On 23–24 June, Poltava hosted the second stage of practical training for pig and cattle producers within the framework of the Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control (EpiC) project, funded by the U.S. Department of State and implemented with the participation of the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders (AUPB). This stage focused on turning newly acquired knowledge into practical improvements at the farm level.

Pig meat production in the United Kingdom significantly exceeded analysts’ expectations in the first quarter of 2026. Higher slaughter volumes and increased average carcass weights prompted an upward revision of the full-year production forecast, although producers continue to operate under pressure from low prices and negative profit margins.

Spain has achieved new progress in restoring access for its pork products to third-country markets that had previously imposed restrictions due to African swine fever (ASF). In particular, Ukraine, Honduras and Ecuador have agreed to new trading conditions based on the principle of regionalization.

African swine fever (ASF) significantly expanded its presence in the European Union in 2025. The number of outbreaks in domestic pigs increased by 76%, while cases in wild boar rose by 44%. One of the most notable developments of the year was the reappearance of the virus in Spain after more than three decades without any detections.

The Government of Canada has unveiled a National Food Security Strategy that includes more than $3 billion in investments over the next ten years. The initiative aims to increase domestic food production, expand food processing capacity, strengthen competition in the grocery sector, and reduce regulatory barriers for agricultural businesses.

US pork shipments to Canada posted a sharp increase in April 2026, rising by 71% compared to the low base recorded a year earlier. During the first four months of the year, Canada increased its imports of US pork by 12%, reaffirming its position as one of the key export markets for American producers.

The Canadian Pork Council (CPC) has welcomed the Government of Canada’s new National Food Security Strategy. The initiative aims to increase consumption of domestically produced food, expand processing capacity, and reduce regulatory barriers—measures that the pork sector believes will strengthen the country’s food system and support the long-term development of pig production.

During the first four months of 2026, US pork exports to Mexico reached a record pace, while shipments to Japan continued their strong recovery. At the same time, American exporters faced new restrictions in one of their key markets following the detection of antibodies to the pseudorabies virus (PRV) in US hogs.

Catalonia has recorded two additional cases of African swine fever (ASF) in wild boar. Since the beginning of the outbreak, the total number of infected animals in the region has risen to 344, while authorities continue to strengthen disease containment measures.

The new EU rules introduce fairer pricing mechanisms for agricultural products, strengthen farmers’ bargaining power in negotiations with buyers, and establish clearer food labelling requirements. The legislation also protects traditional meat-related terms from being used for alternative products that do not contain meat.

On June 18, Lviv hosted another regional training session for specialists of the State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection (SSUFSCP), focusing on state control of antimicrobial use and efforts to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The event was organized within the framework of the Achieving Results and Supporting Epidemic Control (EpiC) project with the participation of the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders (AUPB).

On June 16–17, a new series of training sessions for representatives of territorial communities took place in Lviv as part of the “Achieving Results and Supporting Epidemic Control” (EpiC) project, implemented with the participation of the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders (AUPB). The training focused on communication strategies for the responsible use of antibiotics in animal production and on combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR).