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US, Canadian swine production systems had nearly 90 million hogs, pigs in December
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
In December 2025, there were 89.4 million hogs and pigs across US and Canadian swine production systems.
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Thailand sees sharp price increases in pork, chicken, and eggs
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Thai consumers are being squeezed by rising living costs, with fresh food prices climbing sharply, particularly for pork, chicken and eggs.
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Thai swine organisations announce rise in recommended live pig farm-gate prices
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Three swine organisations in Thailand have announced another increase in recommended live pig farm-gate prices, raising the guidance level by ฿2 (US$0.06) per kilogramme with effect from March 30, 2026.
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Iran war leads to higher feed costs, adding pressure on China's pig producers
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Rising grain prices fuelled by the Iran war are lifting animal feed costs in China, the world's biggest pig market, piling pressure on producers already hit by weak demand and hog prices at 16-year lows.
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Cambodian livestock association holds summit to strengthen sustainable production
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
The Cambodia Livestock Raisers Association organised a summit on March 23, underlining its commitment to strengthening sustainable livestock production to supply the local market and reduce imports.
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Australian advantages in agri-foo complementary to Vietnam's development strategy, according to trade official
Monday, March 30, 2026
Australia's strengths in the agri-food sector are highly complementary to Vietnam's development strategy, according to Chris Morley, Trade and Investment Commissioner, Austrade.
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New index reveals gaps in global food system resilience and how to close them
Friday, March 27, 2026
As global food systems face the challenge of feeding 10 billion people by 2050, new data from Economist Impact's inaugural Resilient Food Systems Index (RFSI) offers a clear roadmap to build stronger, more shock-resistant systems.
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Andhra Pradesh, India, intervenes to promote livestock sector across Urban Local Bodies, Urban Development Authorities
Thursday, March 26, 2026
The state government of Andhra Pradesh, India, issued orders last week introducing a significant policy intervention to promote livestock sector across Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) and Urban Development Authorities (UDAs).
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Joint investment of US$401,802 in grant seeks to develop vaccine to protect cattle and swine from bird flu
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
H5N1 influenza, commonly known as bird flu, has increasingly infected dairy cattle and swine, threatening food security, rural livelihoods, and the economic stability of animal protein markets.
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Lower production in EU livestock sector expected this year
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
EU livestock production is expected to fall for most animals in 2026, with the exception of pigs.
