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China's Jiangxi province ships first frozen pork export to Hong Kong in shift away from live pig trade
Monday, July 20, 2026
The 15-tonne inaugural shipment from Ganzhou marks a breakthrough for a province that has historically exported only live pigs, with streamlined customs clearance enabling the transition.
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Croatia confirms 89 ASF outbreaks and 2,822 pigs culled as infection approaches largest production systems
Monday, July 20, 2026
More than 50 million euros invested in disease control since 2023 has not prevented the spread, with illegal transport and unregistered pigs identified as key contributing factors.
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Thai pork and chicken prices hold firm on tight supply as corn and soybean meal costs begin to ease
Thursday, July 16, 2026
CGSI forecasts chicken prices to normalise to THB39-40/kg by Q4 2026 as day-old chick supply recovers, while soybean meal fell 2% month-on-month in June.
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Veterinary staff shortages undermine disease control in Vietnam's Lao Cai as ASF spreads to 15 communes
Thursday, July 16, 2026
86 of 99 commune-level agricultural departments lack dedicated livestock or veterinary personnel, forcing disease surveillance to rely on village heads and farmer self-reporting.
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Strategy recognising livestock as critical infrastructure in EU lauded as big shift for European agriculture
Thursday, July 16, 2026
A recently released strategy recognising livestock as "critical infrastructure" in the European Union has been lauded as a major shift in the continent's approach to agriculture – after a decade of largely looking at livestock as a source of emissions.
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Kakamega County, Kenya, issues alert over potential ASF outbreak
Thursday, July 16, 2026
The Kakamega County government in Kenya, has issued an alert over a possible outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) in Shinyalu and Ikolomani subcounties.
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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, issues plan for traceability system for pork, poultry, and eggs
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The Food Safety Department of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, has issued a plan for the implementation, application, and management of a traceability system for pork, poultry, and eggs, set for 2026.
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USDA raises 2026 red meat, poultry production forecast
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has increased its 2026 red meat and poultry production forecast marginally to 108.555 billion pounds, as higher broiler output is expected to offset reduced red meat production.
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Scotland's pig sector declares worst crisis in 50 years as Spain's ASF outbreak floods European pork market
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
The Scottish government has released a £2 million emergency support package, but industry leaders warn losses of £1 million per month are rendering independent producers unviable.
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Thailand's C.P. Group to deepen Vietnam investments in high-tech agriculture, AI and smart farming
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
The group's chairman met Vietnam's Deputy Prime Minister in Hanoi on 10 July, reaffirming a three-decade commitment to the country's integrated Feed-Farm-Food model.
