Livestock Production

South Korea sees first FMD case in nine months at cattle farm in Incheon

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

South Korea's first case of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in nine months was confirmed at a cattle farm in Incheon on January 31, authorities said.

Indonesia brings in 1,383 more cows from Australia

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Indonesia imported 1,383 more cows from Australia this week, agriculture officials said on February 2, as part of an ‌ambitious $3 billion plan to woo small farmers to join efforts to quadruple dairy output.

Taiwan-led consortium breaks ground on livestock quarantine zone in Berbera, Somaliland

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

A Taiwan-led consortium has broken ground on a US$20 million livestock quarantine zone in the Somaliland port of Berbera, marking Taipei's first major private-sector investment play in the de facto independent state.

Export of Canadian beef to China restarts

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Canada is resuming beef exports to China after a years-long ban that shut down a major overseas market, a move some Alberta producers said comes at a critical time as national cattle supplies remain low and beef prices stay high.

Argentina's dairy industry achieves strongest export performance in more than a decade last year

Monday, February 2, 2026

Argentina's dairy sector posted its strongest export performance in 12 years in 2025, driven by modernisation across the production chain and favorable market conditions.

Muyuan looks to raise up to US$1.37 billion through Hong Kong listing

Monday, February 2, 2026

China's biggest pig breeder, Muyuan Foods, is seeking to raise up to HK$10.68 billion (US$1.37 billion) through a Hong Kong listing, according to an exchange filing on January 29.

Prices of global dairy commodities increasing despite abundant milk supplies

Friday, January 30, 2026

Global dairy commodity prices are unexpectedly rising even though major milk exporters are reporting abundant milk supplies, according to the latest Rural News Group market report.

Australia's cattle exports to Indonesia expected to be affected by lower permitted price for market-ready cattle

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Australian cattle exports to Indonesia are expected to come under new pressure after the Indonesian government slashed the price Indonesian feedlots can sell market-ready cattle for.

Higher US beef and pork production in December last year

Thursday, January 29, 2026

US red meat production finished 2025 on a stronger monthly note, led by higher beef and pork output in December, even as full-year totals remained below 2024 levels.

Vietnam prepares roadmap for national traceability system covering all agricultural products and inputs

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Vietnam's Ministry of Agriculture and Environment is preparing a roadmap to implement a comprehensive national traceability system covering all agricultural products and inputs by 2035, aiming to strengthen consumer confidence in the quality, food safety, and origin of Vietnamese goods.