Livestock Production

Livestock industry in Vietnam looks to achieve US$1 billion in export value in coming years

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Vietnam's livestock sector is aiming to reach US$1 billion in export value in the coming years, as rising production, stronger domestic consumption and expanding international markets drive the industry toward a more sustainable and competitive future.

ADM launches new partnership with American Farmland Trust

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

ADM announced a new initiative with American Farmland Trust (AFT) to partner with hundreds of US farmers across Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, and Missouri.

Philippines takes top spot as Brazil's biggest market for pork in 2025

Friday, March 13, 2026

The Philippines overtook China as Brazil's largest market for pork products last year as the country turned to importation while local output remained insufficient to meet strong domestic demand for the protein.

US' National Pork Producers Council elects new officers and board members

Thursday, March 12, 2026

The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) in the United States elected new officers and board members to lead the organisation through the 2026-2027 term.

Vietnam's Finance Ministry advises increasing agri insurance premium subsidy level substantially

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Vietnam's Finance Ministry has recommended raising the agricultural insurance premium subsidy level significantly.

Philippines' government agencies to provide subsidies to agri workers as Middle East conflict push up fuel prices

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Key government agencies in the Philippines are set to give subsidies to agricultural workers and public utility drivers to help them cope with the expected increase in fuel prices arising from the escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Energy company takes biggest pork producer in Australia to court

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

A major energy company is taking Australia's largest pork producer to court over plans to build gas pipelines through its property on Queensland's Western Downs.

Malaysia to boost number of meat inspectors

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Malaysia's Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) will increase the number of meat inspectors nationwide as it seeks a four-star rating in an audit under Australia's Exporter Supply Chain Assurance System (ESCAS) scheduled for June.

FAO Food Price Index rises in February for first time in five months

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

The benchmark measure for world food commodity prices rose in February, ending a five-month downward trend, as higher quotations for wheat, most vegetable oils and several meat types outweighed declines in cheese and sugar prices, according to the new update released on March 6 by the Food and Agriculture Organization ...

Pork production in China jumped by 4.1% last year

Monday, March 9, 2026

China's pork production rose by 4.1% year-on-year in 2025, reaching 59 million tonnes, the United Kingdom's Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) stated.