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Selangor, Malaysia, shuts down 80 pig farms

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

The government of Selangor, Malaysia, is actively carrying out the clearing of pig farms and has closed 80 farms, with only just over 30 currently still operating in Kuala Langat compared to the 115 previously reported, said state executive councillor Izham Hashim.

Major Russian meat producer looking to enter North Korean market

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

One of Russia's largest meat producers is planning to enter the North Korean market this year, amid the accelerating agricultural trade between the two countries, the Siberia-based company announced on January 28.

Malaysian agriculture official assures no shortage of pork as Chinese New Year nears

Friday, January 30, 2026

There will be no shortage of pork in Malaysia for the upcoming Chinese New Year festive season, said the country's Deputy Agriculture and Food Security Minister Chan Foong Hin.

Annual profit of Cranswick expected to reach upper end of analysts' forecast

Friday, January 30, 2026

UK meat producer Cranswick on January 27 projected its annual profit to reach the upper end of analysts' forecast, helped by strong poultry pricing and robust Christmas trading across its Fresh Pork, Convenience and Gourmet festive ranges.

Singapore looks to resume live pig imports from Pulau Bulan, Indonesia

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Authorities in Singapore are looking to resume live pig imports from Pulau Bulan, Indonesia, after these were paused in April 2023 following the detection of African swine fever (ASF) in a consignment of pigs from the island.

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.

NOVUS releases global soybean data, highlights risk hidden in poultry and swine diets

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Soybean meal is a mainstay of poultry and swine diets worldwide but variability in soybean quality creates hidden risks, both nutritionally for the animals and economically for producers.

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.

Senator calls for reforms to strengthen farmers' and fishers' organisations in Philippines

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

A senator on January 26 called for structural reforms to strengthen farmers' and fishers' organizations in the Philippines, saying agriculture modernisation needs effective extension services and strong cooperatives at the grassroots.

Recovery in hog and poultry sectors key driver to growth in Philippines' agriculturable production

Monday, January 26, 2026

The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) said growth in agricultural production will be led by a continuing recovery in the hog and poultry industries, adding to expected record production for the staple crop, rice.