Livestock Production

Croatia seeks to strengthen pork sector through "Slavonian ham house" project

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Croatia is stepping up efforts to strengthen its domestic pork industry through the development of a dedicated "Slavonian ham house" project, designed to support local pig farming and preserve the production of traditional cured meats.

Thailand keeping watch on increasing production costs and market prices for pork, eggs, and chicken

Monday, April 6, 2026

Thailand's Department of Internal Trade (DIT) is monitoring rising production costs and market prices for pork, eggs, and chicken to balance farmers' livelihoods with consumer affordability in the current economic climate.

Pork prices in Philippines could jump as fuel costs rise

Monday, April 6, 2026

Should fuel costs continue to climb, consumers in the Philippines may soon face higher pork prices, a group of local producers cautioned.

Malaysia should prepare for increased food prices due to affected global supply chain, expert cautions

Monday, April 6, 2026

Malaysians should brace for higher food prices as global supply chain disruptions intensify, with the country's heavy reliance on imports leaving it vulnerable to external shocks, an expert warned.

Philippines looking into setting up Bio-Safe facility in Subic Freeport

Monday, April 6, 2026

The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) is exploring the establishment of a Bio-Safe examination facility inside the Subic Freeport, to bolster the country's defenses against agricultural smuggling and prevent the spread of animal diseases.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.