SEARCH RESULT

Friday, November 21, 2025
CPF Philippines to invest $1 billion into expanding hog production over five years
The Philippine business of Thai conglomerate Charoen Pokphand Foods PLC unveiled its plan to raise its hog production capacity to seven million head by 2030 from the current 1.3 million, according to the Philippines' Department of Agricultu ...
Monday, September 29, 2025
US hog inventory down 1%
As of September 1, there were 74.5 million hogs and pigs on US farms, down 1% from September 2024 but up 1% from June. 1, 2025, according to the Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report published today by the US Department of Agriculture's National A ...
Friday, September 19, 2025
Soy from distressed trader could supply Argentina's hog feed, potential buyer says
A leading bidder for Vicentin SAIC, the troubled trader once Argentina's top soy meal exporter, aims to use its soy to feed domestic pig herds, rather than focusing solely on crushing beans for export to Asia.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
South Korea reports first highly pathogenic bird flu case for this year
September 16, 2025   South Korea reports first highly pathogenic bird flu case for this year     South Korea reported its first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza this year, prompting authorities to raise the alert level and step up ...
Monday, August 18, 2025
Hog industry in Negros Occidental, Philippines gradually recovering from ASF
The hog-raising industry in the province of Negros Occidental, in the Philippines, is still recovering from the impacts of hog cholera and African Swine Fever (ASF), according to provincial veterinarian Dr Placeda Lemana on August 14.
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Smithfield Foods increases annual profit outlook on hog business recovery
Smithfield Foods increased its annual operating profit forecast on August 12 as its hog business recovered from losses.
Monday, July 28, 2025
China to slash pork production as excess hog supply drives down prices
In response to a persistent oversupply of pigs that has contributed to a steep drop in pork prices, China's agricultural authorities have announced concrete plans to cut back on the country's breeding stock.
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Philippines injects US$27.3 million to boost hog production
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) has allocated ₱1.6 billion (US$27.3 million) to boost the country's hog production, which is still reeling from the effects of the local outbreak of African swine fever (ASF).
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Vietnam's hog market in April sees price fluctuations, but some recovery in animal numbers
Vietnam's enforcement of its Livestock Law had pushed several big and contract pig farms — specifically those in the country's southern provinces — to relocate from restricted zones before January 1, 2025.
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Natural algal communities can inhibit aquaculture pathogens
A new study by researchers in Denmark has demonstrated that it is possible to develop a consortium of bacteria that can inhibit bacterial pathogens in aquaculture.
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Culling fears, imports slow down Philippines' hog production
Hog farmers in the Philippines likely delayed their repopulation efforts due to the testing requirements tied to receiving the African swine fever (ASF) vaccine and the surge in pork imports, according to an industry representative.
Monday, May 26, 2025
Philippines' hog production down 3.7% in Q1
The Philippines' hog production in the first quarter fell 3.7% year on year to 403.79 thousand metric tonnes (MT) on a liveweight basis, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported.
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Philippine hog industry recovery may take three years
With the Philippine Food and Drug Administration (FDA) still holding off on giving commercial clearance for African swine fever (ASF) vaccines, the hog industry is left in limbo — and experts say it could take up to three years before ...
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Legazpi City, Albay, Philippines, utilises fund to boost hog numbers
The government of Legazpi City, Albay, the Philippines, is tapping the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) fund from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to increase the city's hog population as part of a broader effort ...
Monday, April 28, 2025
China's retaliatory tariffs on US soybean stir concerns of cost for Chinese hog farmers
Hog farmers are bracing for costs to soar after China slapped a 135% tariff on imports of US soybeans, a key ingredient of animal feed, even as Beijing looks to producers like Brazil to meet its demand for the legume amid a greater push for ...

Follow Us

FacebookTwitterLinkedIn