Rye has the potential to become an economically advantageous and nutritionally viable replacement for traditional grains in pig diets in Ireland. This was stated by Michael McKeon, an expert from the Pig Development Department of Teagasc — the Irish Agriculture and Food Development Authority. Amid high feed costs, this crop is drawing increasing attention from farmers.

The German federal state of Saxony has officially lifted all zones with strict African swine fever (ASF) restrictions after five years of combating the disease. The announcement was made by the Saxon Ministry of Social Affairs, noting that the European Commission has decided to completely remove Restricted Zone II in the northern part of the Bautzen district.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has released a report based on a nationwide study of antimicrobial use practices in Ukraine’s livestock sector. The survey, which involved more than 500 sector participants, was conducted within the framework of the project “Strengthening national capacities to mitigate antimicrobial resistance (AMR) risks.” The Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders (AUPB) played a key role in the project, overseeing the field data collection phase.

South Korea is expected to maintain relative stability in pork production and consumption in 2026 despite ongoing animal health challenges and fluctuations in global prices. This is according to a new forecast outlining key projections for herd size, imports, production and consumption for the coming year.

Spain has introduced a major legal change for its pig industry: the Supreme Court has annulled a provision of the royal decree that increased minimum space requirements for keeping pigs. This decision effectively cancels the stricter stocking density rules and returns the country to the previous standards that had been in force for more than 20 years.

A new wave of russian attacks on civilian facilities has been recorded in the Chernihiv region. Shelling in one of the villages of the Chernihiv district destroyed the farm buildings of an agricultural enterprise where livestock were kept. According to preliminary estimates, around 1,000 pigs were killed.

Moldova’s pig population has shrunk by nearly one-third following large-scale outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF). As of October 1, 2025, the country counted 296,000 pigs — almost 30% fewer than at the same time last year, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics and reported by Mir24.

China has reduced its sow herd to below 40 million head — the lowest level in recent years. Reuters reports this with reference to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the PRC. The move is part of Beijing’s broader strategy aimed at curbing overproduction and stabilising the pork market.

The Philippines is introducing a new system of control over the importation of live pigs and pork products to enhance the country’s defenses against African swine fever (ASF). The updated rules are outlined in Administrative Circular No. 12, signed by Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel.

Global demand for pork will continue to grow over the next decade despite changing dietary habits in developed countries, according to a new long-term forecast by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

South Korea has issued the highest “red” alert level for animal disease threats after confirming the country’s sixth case of African swine fever (ASF) this year on a pig farm in the city of Dangjin, South Chungcheong Province. The report comes from Yonhap News Agency, citing the Central Disaster Management Headquarters (CDMH).

During the night, Russian forces attacked an agricultural enterprise in the Kharkiv region, causing a large fire and the death of livestock. The incident was reported by the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SES) and the Kharkiv Regional Police.

A new wave of African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks is being recorded worldwide among domestic and wild pigs. The most severe situation is in India, where the virus is rapidly spreading in the states of Assam and Manipur. At the same time, new cases are being reported in South Korea, the Philippines, Taiwan, and 15 European countries, underscoring the persistence of high global risks.

Denmark’s largest meat producer and exporter, Danish Crown, has reported a sharp decline in profit for the financial year ending September 30. The company’s net profit fell by more than 21%, reaching 788 million Danish kroner (approximately USD 122 million). According to the company, the main reason is China’s anti-dumping duties on European pork, which have significantly impacted its financial performance.

The Interprofessional Association for Belgian Meat (IVB), mandated by the Flemish Government, is taking a major step toward modernizing data exchange and increasing transparency in the meat sector. From now on, the organisation will automatically send slaughter results to most Belgian pig and cattle producers and provide access to new digital tools for real-time data analysis.

Germany’s pork market is showing signs of recovery after a sharp decline in 2020–2023 caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks, which led to the loss of several export markets. According to industry analysis, pig inventories and slaughter volumes stabilized in 2023, with gradual — though limited — growth expected in 2024–2025.

France is no longer self-sufficient in pork: in the first half of this year, the self-sufficiency rate fell to 98.6%, compared with 100% in 2024. The national agency FranceAgriMer reported that this is the first time since the beginning of the 21st century that the country has been unable to meet its domestic consumption through domestic production.

Belgium has urged the European Union to adopt a joint and coordinated position on China’s anti-dumping measures targeting European pork. The appeal was made during the EU Agriculture Ministers’ Council meeting on November 17.

The Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders has announced the launch of its official English-language page, Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders (AUPB), on the professional platform LinkedIn.

A pig farm in Tainan (Taiwan) has been caught violating the nationwide ban on using food waste as pig feed, the city’s Agriculture Bureau reported.