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Sabah, Malaysia to import pork due to African swine fever and rising feed prices

Datuk Seri Panglima Dr Jeffrey Kitingan, Sabah's Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, said Sabah state, Malaysia will approve permits for pork imports from Denmark and France due to a significant drop in pork production in the state, caused by African swine fever (ASF) and rising pork feed prices, The Borneo Post report ...

Mexico to receive first shipment of Irish pork in early May

The first commercial shipment of pork from Ireland is set to arrive in Mexico early this month.

Demand for pork in Europe continues to rise this year

The upward trend in European pork consumption that began in the second half of 2021 has continued into 2022, the UK Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board reported.
Sabah, Malaysia to import pork due to African swine fever and rising feed prices
Mexico to receive first shipment of Irish pork in early May
Demand for pork in Europe continues to rise this year
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Mexico to waive import duties for beef, chicken, pork and other staples to curb inflation
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Tuesday, May 17, 2022
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Tuesday, May 17, 2022
Sask Pork receives funding to study antibiotic use on hog farms in Saskatchewan, Canada
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Tuesday, May 17, 2022
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Tuesday, May 17, 2022
7.6% drop in number of farms in Spain
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Tuesday, May 17, 2022
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