• The number of pigs in the Netherlands drops below 10 million for the first time in 45 years

    In 2025, the pig population in the Netherlands declined to 9.96 million animals—the lowest level in the past 45 years. This marks the first time since 1979 that the number of pigs in the country has fallen below the 10 million threshold, according to provisional data from the Dutch Statistics Office (CBS) based on the Agricultural Census.

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  • Global threat: new ASF outbreaks reported in Asia and Europe

    African Swine Fever (ASF) remains a persistent threat on the global livestock map, with new outbreaks striking pig industries across Asia and Europe. Recent cases have been confirmed in South Korea, Vietnam, India, Malaysia, Poland, and other countries, leading to mass culling, economic losses, and tightened quarantine measures.

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  • USA: swine industry prepares for H5N1 risk — cross-sector response team formed

    The U.S. swine industry has ramped up preparations for a potential outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1), which has already affected dairy cattle and been detected in humans. To prevent the virus from spreading to pigs, a permanent working group has been formed, bringing together leading industry organizations, veterinarians, scientists, and government agencies.

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  • ASF in Estonia: two outbreaks on industrial farms put the entire Baltic region at risk

    In July, Estonia reported two outbreaks of African Swine Fever (ASF) on large commercial pig farms. The virus has already led to the culling of nearly 9,000 pigs and threatens the stability of the pig farming sector both in the country and across the region.

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  • Why is pork getting more expensive?

    This year, consumers have noticed that pork prices are hitting their wallets harder than they did last year. Meat processors say this is significantly slowing down pork sales. The reasons behind the price hike have been explained by analysts from the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders (AUPB).

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  • Vietnam sounds alarm as African swine fever threatens national food security

    Vietnam has issued a stark warning about potential food supply disruptions amid a sharp rise in African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks across the country. According to government data, since the beginning of the year, 514 ASF outbreaks have been recorded in 28 out of 34 cities and provinces, leading to the culling of over 30,000 infected pigs.

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  • Canada eyes Mercosur trade talks as part of strategy to diversify beyond U.S. ties

    Canada is stepping up efforts to diversify its international trade partnerships, eyeing closer economic cooperation with South America’s Mercosur bloc amid ongoing uncertainty in trade relations with the United States.

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  • ASF Germany: NRW builds fence as infected boar count rises to 36

    The authorities in Germany’s state North Rhine Westphalia (NRW) have started constructing a fence around the infected area in the districts of Olpe and Siegen-Wittgenstein. In the meantime, the number of infected wild boar in the state keeps rising – according to the latest figures the count is at 36.

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  • Live pig market prices began to move after several weeks of stagnation

    In mid-July, live pig market prices began to move after several weeks of stagnation, reports the analytical department of the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders (AUPB) based on weekly procurement price monitoring results.

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  • Pork sales in the UK are growing

    Pig meat products saw a 2.4% increase in spend this period, driven by a 0.8% increase (1,597 tonnes) in volumes purchased and a 1.6% increase in average prices paid.

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  • U.S. pork producers want Nigeria, South Africa removed from trade program

    The National Pork Producers Council submitted comments to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative on the eligibility of sub-Saharan African nations to receive African Growth and Opportunity Act benefits. AGOA allows countries to export goods to the United States duty-free but requires beneficiaries of the trade program to provide “reasonable and equitable treatment” for U.S. imports.

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  • ASF cases in wild boars double in Europe: nearly 7,000 cases

    Europe records nearly 7,000 ASF cases in wild boars in just the first 6 months of 2025, while outbreaks on farms remain stable.

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  • "Management and Technologies": strategic solutions from swine industry experts

    On September 11, the International Congress "Profitable Pig Farming" will take place, annually bringing together industry leaders, government representatives, processors, farmers, and international partners. The event is organized by the Association "Pig Farmers of Ukraine," the All-Ukrainian Agrarian Council, and agricultural consulting company DYKUN.

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  • Agroprodservis develops renewable energy for livestock complexes

    Agroprodservis PAЕ, a member of the Ukrainian Pig Producers Association, is actively implementing alternative energy technologies at its production facilities, particularly at pig farming complexes.

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  • Peru is looking to double per capita pork consumption by 2030

    The Ministry of Agricultural Development and Irrigation (MIDAGRI) announced the Government's goal: to double consumption in the country, reaching 20 kg per person per annum by 2030.

     

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  • Brazil: Pork export revenue grows 45.2 percent in June

    Brazilian pork exports (considering all products, both fresh and processed) totaled 137.1 thousand tons in June, according to the Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA). The result was 28% higher than that shipped in the same period last year, with 107.1 thousand tons. It is the second largest monthly volume ever recorded in the history of the sector.

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  • ASF in Germany: new buffer zone introduced in North Rhine-Westphalia

    German authorities have intensified efforts to contain the outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), the country’s most populous state. A new buffer zone has been established with additional regulations, according to the agricultural publication Top Agrar. To date, ASF has been confirmed in 26 wild boars across two districts.

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  • USA shows slight rebound in swine inventory in June 2025

    The number of piglets weaned per litter continues to increase, with a year-on-year variation of 1.6%.

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  • Ukraine launches data collection for international swine benchmarking

    For the first time in history, Ukraine’s pig farming sector has joined the international Agribenchmark benchmarking system — a global platform that unites leading pig producers from around the world for comparative analysis of efficiency, competitiveness, and sustainability. The initiative was launched by the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders (AUPB), which has also started collecting data for the ninth round of national benchmarking among industrial pig farms.

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  • Romania: Pork Producers’ Association urges urgent measures to contain ASF

    The Association of Pork Producers of Romania (APCPR) is calling on national authorities to urgently adopt and implement measures to control African Swine Fever (ASF), which has been severely impacting the country’s pork industry and economy for years.

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