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Tuesday, March 1, 2022
FirstFarms A/S to build two pig production sites near Gádoros, Hungary
FirstFarms A/S entered an agreement last month to start the construction of two large pig production sites near Gádoros in the south-eastern part of Hungary.
Tuesday, March 1, 2022
Philippines to construct biosecure farms in bid to revive swine sector
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture will provide PHP 5.5 million (~US$107,000; PHP 10 = US$0.20) each to local farmers' cooperatives and associations to build biosecure farms that will manage or contain the spread of deadly livestock ...
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Philippines detects bird flu in duck and quail farms
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture said it has confirmed highly pathogenic H5N1 strains of avian influenza in some duck and quail farms near the capital of Manila, Reuters reported.
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Cherkizovo Group to build new pig farms in Tambov region, Russia
Cherkizovo Group is planning to invest ₽8.5 billion (US$106 million) in new pig farms in the Tambov Region, Russia.
Thursday, February 3, 2022
Sanderson Farms and Wayne Farms chicken deal could be affected by Biden antitrust efforts and inflation concerns
Cargill Inc and Continental Grain Co's plans to merge Sanderson Farms and Wayne Farms, two major chicken processors in the country, could fall apart due to US President Joe Biden's antitrust efforts and inflation concerns, Reuters reported.
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Chile approves odor environmental standard for pig farms
Chile's Council of Ministers for Sustainability has approved the Pollutant Emission Standard for Pig Farms, the first environmental odor standard in the country.
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
French farms required to designate reference person overseeing animal welfare
As of January 1, 2022, all farms in France that house domestic animals, as well as domesticated or captive wild animals, must designate a reference person in charge of animal welfare.
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Dairy farms in New Zealand affected by labour shortage
New Zealand's dairy sector has been hit by a labour shortage by as many as 6,000 workers because of the country's tight labour market and its closed border, Bloomberg reported.
Monday, January 17, 2022
Sixteen commercial pig farms in Melaka, Malaysia hit by ASF
The Malaysian Veterinary Services Department (JPV) recently confirmed that 16 commercial pig farms have been infected by African swine fever (ASF) in Paya Mengkuang in Masjid Tanah, Alor Gajah, Melaka.
Monday, January 10, 2022
Spain minister criticises 'unsustainable' mega-farms
Debate over the environmental impact of Spain's huge factory farming sector is heating up in the country.
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
Number of pigs on German farms drops to lowest in more than two decades
The number of pigs on German farms has fallen to the lowest in 25 years and more farmers are giving up keeping them due to weak demand and low pork prices, Germany's national statistics office said last month.
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
Sri Lanka's New Anthoney's Farms awarded greenhouse gas verification
New Anthoney's Farms (Private) Ltd, one of the leading names in Sri Lanka's poultry sector, was awarded the prestigious Greenhouse Gas Verification Statement from Netherlands-based Control Union Certifications.
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
Environmental groups question sustainability rating given to Cooke salmon farms in Nova Scotia, Canada
Cooke Aquaculture's salmon farms in Nova Scotia, Canada, have received an upgraded sustainability rating in an international assessment, but three environmental groups are wary of the findings.
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
Wayne Farms donates US$1.1 million new poultry science building at University of Georgia, US
Georgia, US-based Wayne Farms has announced a US$1.1 million donation to help build a new Poultry Science Building at the University of Georgia.
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Family farms in Ireland see 20% increase in income in 2021
Family farm income (FFI) in Ireland increased by 20% in 2021, according to Teagasc economists in their recently published Teagasc Outlook 2022 report.

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