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NewsVietnam authorities to destroy 201 pigs seized on route from Dong Nai to Ho Chi Minh City after Salbutamol found
The Ho Chi Minh City Sub-Department of Livestock and Veterinary Medicine is completing case files for transfer to police after rapid tests confirmed the banned growth-promoting substance in two consignments carrying valid quarantine certificates.
NewsAviagen and Korea Grandparent Breeders highlight genetic progress and breeder management at Seoul seminar
The seminar focused on balanced genetic improvement in the Arbor Acres Plus Fast Feathering bird and practical management strategies to maximise breeder flock performance.
NewsIndonesia destroys 312 tonnes of Brazilian meat bone meal after porcine DNA detected in poultry feed ingredient
Indonesia's quarantine authority has suspended the export licence of the implicated Brazilian rendering plant and written to 11 MBM-supplying countries demanding PCR testing certification alongside health certificates for future shipments.
NewsVietnam's major feed producers slash prices by up to VND200/kg in July as producers move to ease farmer pressure
The price reductions, which took effect in waves from 1 July 2026, cover swine, broiler, layer and aquafeed product lines across both multinational and domestic feed companies operating in Vietnam.
NewsVietnam lobster exports surge 44% to US$585 million in H1 2026 as industry targets billion-dollar status
China accounts for 98.5% of Vietnam's lobster export value, with VASEP calling for a dedicated national strategy to develop lobster as a strategic seafood commodity rather than a short-term growth product.
NewsVietnam's Thien Loc Animal Feed posts 35% volume growth in H1 2026 despite rising raw material costs
The Ha Tinh-based feed mill absorbed an 8.5% increase in raw material costs while raising selling prices by only 3.5%, choosing to share the cost burden with livestock farmers to maintain market share.
NewsChina seeks market access for frozen and cooked poultry exports to Thailand as risk assessment gets under way
Thailand's Livestock Development Department has confirmed no import approval has been granted, with the process still at an early stage of scientific evaluation covering avian influenza, residues and product safety standards.
NewsThailand moves to overhaul dairy sector as state milk agency accumulates 68 million-carton stockpile
A special task force is proposing reforms to raw-milk pricing and quota allocations to stop the Dairy Farming Promotion Organization from purchasing more milk than it can process and sell, as the agency's losses mount and trade liberalisation with Australia and New Zealand approaches.
NewsDabaco Vietnam's Q2 profit falls 43% as live hog prices weigh on livestock earnings
Despite an 11% rise in revenue, a sharp contraction in gross margin from 21.5% to 15.4% pushed net profit down sharply, with the company completing 59.4% of its full-year profit target after six months.
NewsArgentina gets access to Indonesia's beef market
Argentina has secured access to the Indonesian market for beef and offal exports, adding another major supplier to a key Australian export destination.
NewsPhilippines and Türkiye to accredit 30 halal production sites in Philippines
The Philippines and Türkiye are moving to accredit 30 Philippine halal production facilities, a step that would expand exports of poultry and other food products to the Turkish market and strengthen bilateral trade in the fast-growing global halal industry.
NewsAuthorities in Lamitan and Basilan, Philippines, conduct hog depopulation to prevent ASF outbreak
The city and provincial governments of Lamitan and Basilan, the Philippines, conducted a hog depopulation activity on July 28 to stop an outbreak of African swine fever (ASF).
NewsPhilippines sets PHP430/kg retail pork price threshold to trigger 150,000-tonne MAV import release
The Department of Agriculture is finalising implementing rules for the expanded minimum access volume scheme, which pre-authorises up to 150,000 additional tonnes of lower-tariff pork imports as an ASF-driven supply buffer.
NewsASF outbreaks reported across Philippines' Visayas and Mindanao as Iloilo maintains nine red zone municipalities
Separate incidents in Cebu City, Iloilo province and Lamitan City, Basilan highlight the continued spread of African swine fever across multiple Philippine island groups in July 2026.
NewsVietnam's pangasius exports reach US$1.1 billion in H1 2026 with full-year target of US$2 billion in sight
China accounted for 27% of total pangasius export value with a 35% year-on-year surge, while the CPTPP bloc has emerged as a growing secondary market with exports up 21% in the first four months of the year.
NewsThai Union appoints new CFO, Chief Digital Officer and Chief Strategy Officer to drive Strategy 2030
The three appointments take effect in August and are intended to strengthen Thai Union's financial discipline, digital transformation and execution of its 2030 strategic priorities.
NewsJapan's Umios to absorb TAFCO aquaculture and processed foods businesses in October restructuring
The simplified absorption-type company split will consolidate TAFCO's bluefin tuna farming operations and frozen food business within Umios, while TAFCO refocuses exclusively on fisheries and sustainable fleet development.
NewsMizoram, India, seeks disaster status for ASF outbreak
The Minister of State for Disaster Management and Rehabilitation for Mizoram, India, Prof Lalnilawma, met senior leadership of the National Disaster Management Authority in New Delhi on July 26.
NewsPhilippines meat imports rise 12% to 872,000 tonnes in H1 2026 as pork deficit drives record purchases
Brazil supplied nearly half of total imports while pork accounted for more than half of all shipments, as the domestic hog industry continues to operate well below capacity amid ongoing ASF outbreaks.
NewsBelarus secures US$76 million in milk powder contracts with Indonesia including school nutrition programme supply
Belarus plans to ship 20,000 tonnes of milk powder to Indonesia by end-2026 as it rapidly expands dairy export capacity, with national milk production projected to reach 12 million tonnes this year.
NewsCPF wins Marketeer No.1 Brand Thailand 2026 in chilled and frozen food categories
The award, now in its fourteenth consecutive year, is determined by consumer surveys of more than 6,500 respondents nationwide rather than by a judging panel.
NewsVietnam's tilapia exports hit US$69.4 million in H1 2026 as Brazil surge drives 289-fold year-on-year jump
Brazil has emerged as Vietnam's largest tilapia market, accounting for more than half of total export value in the first half, while a first shipment to Japan signals the sector's push into higher-value market segments.
NewsIndonesia's BRIN promotes spirulina as functional feed ingredient for sustainable aquaculture
Indonesia has two pioneer companies in Semarang with a combined spirulina production capacity of 108 tonnes per year, as the global market for the microalgae is projected to grow from US$393.6 million to US$897.6 million by 2027.
NewsPakistan and China agree to expand livestock and halal meat export cooperation
The two countries have agreed to develop modern slaughterhouses, meat processing facilities and cold chain infrastructure as Pakistan looks to grow its meat exports to China beyond the Rs142.3 billion (US$512 million) recorded in FY2023-24.
NewsMalaysia's Sabah targets ruminant meat self-sufficiency ratio of 25% by 2030 with RM24.3 million farm upgrade programme
The state is investing in 16 government-owned ruminant farms across five districts as it seeks to more than triple local meat supply from a current self-sufficiency ratio of just over 7%.
NewsDe Heus opens first marine and cold-water fish feed plant in Vietnam's Vinh Long with 168,000-tonne capacity
The facility is De Heus's first in Vietnam dedicated to marine and cold-water species, and forms part of the Dutch group's long-term strategy to develop high-value aquaculture feed supply chains in the country.
NewsVietnam shrimp exports hit US$2.35 billion in H1 2026 as China surge offsets US decline
Lobster exports to China emerged as the industry's single biggest growth driver, while US-bound shipments fell 15% over the six-month period amid anti-dumping duties and tightened traceability requirements.
NewsIndonesia and China conduct joint inspection of fish processing facilities to safeguard export access
The inspection covers three facilities from a pool of 648 Indonesian processors registered with China's customs authority, with Indonesia's total fishery exports to China reaching 479,000 tonnes valued at approximately US$1.2 billion.
NewsCP Group commits US$600 million to expand poultry and pork processing capacity in Vietnam
The Thai agribusiness conglomerate plans to double chicken processing capacity at its flagship Dong Nai export complex and build a new northern Vietnam facility, as it positions the country as a regional food production and export base.
NewsIndonesia to roll out aquaculture programme across 40,000 villages from 2026 in push for protein self-sufficiency
The Marine Affairs and Fisheries Ministry is coordinating with three other government ministries to implement the programme, which is separate from an existing initiative focused on capture fisheries.
NewsIndonesia breaks ground for country's biggest dairy farm
Indonesia on July 20 broke ground on what is expected to become the country's largest dairy farm as the government called for local and foreign investors to build 20 large-scale dairy farms to reduce the country's heavy reliance on imported milk.
NewsIndia's antibiotic bans secure EU market access but domestic enforcement gaps remain
Researchers warn that trade-driven restrictions on veterinary antibiotic use have yet to translate into meaningful changes in domestic food-animal production practices.
NewsEgg prices in Odisha, India, reach all-time high
Egg prices in Odisha, India, have hit an all-time high of ₹9 (US$0.10) a piece, fuelled by strong domestic and export demand and supply disruptions due to heat-induced chicken mortality this summer.
NewsIndonesia asks feed mills to hold price increases as ministry steers soybean meal imports through state enterprise
The Agriculture Ministry has convened feed mills and poultry associations to coordinate a response to below-reference live chicken prices, asking producers to delay feed cost pass-throughs while state-owned PT Berdikari takes a role in soybean meal import management.
NewsThai feed millers issue ultimatum over corn pricing as market rates hit 14 THB/kg
The Thai Feed Mill Association says it will not accept the existing corn procurement framework for the new season after actual market prices ran nearly 43% above the regulated reference price for much of last year.
NewsPhilippine agri group calls for tariff restoration ahead of Marcos SONA as pork and chicken imports surge
SINAG is urging President Marcos to use his 27 July State of the Nation Address to reverse trade liberalisation measures it says have undercut domestic livestock and grain production.
NewsVietnam-EFTA free trade deal opens high-value seafood markets but compliance hurdles loom
The conclusion of over 14 years of negotiations gives Vietnamese seafood exporters preferential access to Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein, though rules of origin and stringent food safety standards will determine whether tariff gains translate into real competitive advantage.
NewsThailand closes US corn import deal at US$267/tonne as grower groups warn of harvest-season price damage
The September-October delivery window coincides directly with Thailand's domestic corn harvest, drawing sharp criticism from field crop traders who say the timing will suppress farmgate prices at the worst possible moment.
NewsPenang produced most of Malaysia's seabass last year
Penang, Malaysia, produced 77% of Malaysia's aquaculture seabass output in 2025, with authorities urging strict compliance with Good Aquaculture Practices (MyGAP).
NewsDanBred enters Indonesia to support and develop pig production
PT Sulawesi Optima Wirakarya (PT SOW) is – in collaboration with the Embassy of Denmark in Indonesia and world-class genetics company DanBred – taking a significant step towards strengthening pig production in Indonesia.
NewsSabah, Malaysia, inks MoUs to advance mixed development and dairy industry
Two memoranda of understanding (MoUs) signed on July 9 are expected to drive the economic development of Sabah, Malaysia, through a mixed-development project in Tuaran and a proposed large-scale dairy industry project in Keningau, supporting the state's RM120 billion (US$28.3 billion) gross domestic product (GDP) target under Sabah Maju Jaya 2.0.
NewsPhilippines' meat imports jump 22% in first five months of 2026 as domestic output lags
Pork, chicken and beef imports all rose by double digits as African swine fever continues to constrain domestic livestock production.
NewsThree Philippine retail chains complete cage-free egg transition as sector sets timeline for full shift
Seven of 23 retailers evaluated have now set a deadline for ending caged egg sales, with major grocery groups progressively raising their cage-free share.
NewsVietnam fisheries sector grows 4.88% in H1 2026 as high-tech aquaculture drives expansion
Aquaculture production reached nearly 3 million tonnes in the first half of the year, with shrimp and marine farming posting the strongest gains.
NewsVietnam table egg prices rebound sharply after months-long slump
Supply tightened as smaller producers cut flocks or exited during the downturn, but farmers say margins remain thin even as prices recover.
NewsThailand, Malaysia resolve seafood trade dispute, target special economic border zone
The resolution ends a months-long dispute over sea bass and shrimp restrictions that had disrupted seafood trade between the two countries.
NewsVietnam's Hoa Phat Agriculture sells 212,000 pigs and 177,000 tonnes of feed in H1 2026
Second-quarter pig output rose 17% quarter on quarter as the company expanded its breeding herd, while feed volumes distributed to the market grew 9% year on year.
NewsPhilippines shifts animal vaccine registration from FDA to BAI to speed up approvals
The regulatory transfer comes as the commercial approval of a Vietnamese ASF live vaccine is expected as early as the third quarter of 2026.
NewsIndonesia's Central Java pilots closed-system vannamei farming ahead of 72,000-hectare northern coast pond revitalisation
The provincial government is coordinating with the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries to optimise inactive traditional ponds along Central Java's northern coastline.
NewsVietnam's Nghe An province targets 1.3 million pigs and 56 million poultry under 2030 agricultural master plan
The provincial plan also sets shrimp and fish production targets and mandates full adoption of smart farming technologies across large-scale livestock operations.
NewsThailand's egg cooperatives raise farm-gate price for first time in over three months as EDS cuts supply
Elevated feed costs and Egg Drop Syndrome outbreaks have constrained production, while school reopening and government stimulus have strengthened demand.
NewsPilmico opens Philippines' first Triple AAA meat plant to Tesda-certified vocational training
The pilot programme aims to train up to 50 participants by year-end in slaughter operations and retail meat cutting at Aboitiz Foods' Tarlac Meatmasters facility.
NewsSri Lanka lifts four-year ban on use of rice and paddy in animal feed production
The Consumer Affairs Authority has revoked a gazette restriction in place since June 2022, reopening rice and paddy for processing, sale, purchase, transport, storage and distribution as feed inputs.
NewsThailand's Thaifoods Group targets 10-15% revenue growth in 2026 on strong swine and poultry demand
A new Vietnam feed plant due to begin commercial operations in H2 2026 will direct more than 70% of its output to internal group use, supporting cost reduction across the integrated supply chain.
NewsIndonesia launches Rp678 billion feed corn subsidy as broiler farm-gate prices collapse
The government is distributing 213,200 tonnes of subsidised corn through Bulog to help smallholders whose production costs are running nearly double current farm-gate prices.
NewsIndonesia shifts policy focus to fish protein self-sufficiency after achieving rice and corn targets
The government plans to establish freshwater fish farming operations across 40,000 villages as it looks to raise animal protein consumption from a low base.
NewsVietnam's Hai Phong accelerates shift from household to large-scale livestock farming
Regulatory restrictions on urban livestock keeping and rising input costs are driving consolidation, with the city targeting a pig herd of 710,000 head and poultry of 28 million head by 2030.
NewsIndonesia's Maluku ships inaugural frozen tuna loin consignment to Thailand
The 11-tonne shipment marks the first direct seafood export from the province to Thailand, backed by mandatory quality certification under Codex Alimentarius standards.
NewsIndonesia steps up livestock disease controls ahead of El Nino
The Ministry of Agriculture is prioritising vaccination, biosecurity and vector control to protect livestock productivity as climate risks mount.
NewsOver 336,000 pigs and poultry dead or culled in Vietnam in first half of 2026 as ASF and bird flu intensify
Overall herd growth continued despite the surge, with pig numbers up 2.2% and poultry up 3.1% year-on-year by end of June.
NewsAviagen and Nippon Chunky strengthen long-term relationship in Japan
Aviagen has acquired a 66% controlling interest in its long-standing Ross distributor Nippon Chunky, deepening a partnership that spans nearly 60 years.
NewsVietnam's swine sector risks oversupply as herd expansion accelerates
China's deepening pork glut offers a cautionary parallel as Vietnam's pig population grows and domestic prices soften.
NewsPhilippines pork industry leader pushes for stronger domestic production
A pork industry leader in the Philippines is pushing for stronger domestic production and reduced dependence on imports, warning that limited local output continues to expose the country to supply risks and price instability, as efforts intensify to bolster Cebu's existing multibillion-peso pork industry.
NewsVietnam's seafood exports reach US$5.8 billion in H1 2026 as China and US drive double-digit growth
Shrimp held the top position at US$2.3 billion, while crustaceans and shellfish posted the strongest growth rates in June, and the US market recorded a significant recovery after a period of stagnation.
NewsDe Heus and Hung Nhon sign net-zero MOU as Big Dutchman commits EUR100 million to Vietnam's Tay Ninh province
The agreements, signed during a European investment tour in late June, set a 2036 target for full fossil fuel phase-out across existing operations and anchor a 2036 production goal of US$2 billion in annual revenue.
NewsMalaysia's Penang plans district-level slaughterhouses to modernise livestock processing and halal compliance
The facilities will serve cattle, goats and buffaloes and are intended to standardise veterinary inspection, disease control and syariah-compliant slaughtering practices across the state.
NewsThai parliament committee urges minimum corn price floor and tighter buying controls as AFTA import extension squeezes farmers
The Commerce and Intellectual Property Committee has submitted four formal proposals to the Commerce Minister, including a temporary minimum farmgate price referenced to the three-month average cost of production.
NewsIndonesia's Banten province targets Jabodetabek poultry market using 14 feed mill base
Japfa Comfeed's Cikande facility, serving markets from West Java to West Kalimantan, still sources most of its corn from outside the province, highlighting a key supply chain gap.
NewsFeed business outperforms broiler segment on margins as cost-plus model shields Indonesian poultry companies
Raw materials account for 70% of feed production costs, split roughly 50% corn and 20% imported soybean meal, with the cost-plus pricing model allowing producers to pass through commodity price movements to customers.
NewsThailand eyes blackchin tilapia as feed ingredient to tackle invasive species crisis
The Agriculture Ministry is in discussions with feed manufacturers to expand commercial uptake of the fast-growing invasive fish as a raw material, beyond current small-scale use in food and feed production.
NewsIndonesia's corn harvest rebounds 19.8% in May as cumulative output tracks near year-ago levels through August
Harvested area and production gains provide some relief for the poultry feed sector, though June-August output potential is forecast slightly below the same period in 2025.
NewsIndonesia's Agriculture Ministry seeks to triple egg consumption in school meals programme as farmgate prices collapse on Java
The ministry is also pushing for state food enterprises to absorb and redistribute eggs from oversupplied Java to higher-priced outer island regions, and has asked the Industry Ministry to restrict large corporate investment in poultry farming.
NewsNepal culls nearly 570,000 birds as H5N1 outbreak spreads to 11 districts and more than 100 farms
Authorities have also destroyed 989,000 eggs and closed the country's only zoo in Kathmandu after the virus was detected in a dead crow found on the premises.
NewsMinh Phu Seafood opens US$57 million shrimp processing plant in Vietnam's Ca Mau with 35,000-tonne annual capacity
The facility is the sixth processing plant for one of Vietnam's top shrimp exporters, adding highly automated production lines as Ca Mau targets further growth in its US$2.4 billion seafood export sector.
NewsIndonesia sets IDR19,500/kg broiler price floor target for 15 July as industry commits to graduated recovery
Sanctions including DOC and feed supply restrictions will be imposed on operators found selling below the agreed minimum, with police food task force conducting field inspections to enforce compliance.
NewsMore than 250 pigs in Gorkha, Nepal, dead from ASF
More than 250 pigs have died of African swine fever (ASF) in Gorkha, Nepal.
NewsIndonesia enjoys highest corn output in history, according to country's president
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto emphasised that Indonesia is enjoying the highest rice and corn output in its history, underscoring the government's all-out effort to achieve self-sufficiency in food commodities.
NewsSingapore-based scientists create oral vaccine to protect fish against nervous necrosis virus
Scientists from the National University of Singapore (NUS) in Singapore, together with researchers from the Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory, have developed a novel oral vaccine for fish that can protect them against nervous necrosis virus (NNV) and be implemented in an effective, efficient and practical way to immunise large amounts of fish.
NewsMavin Group and CP Vietnam anchor major livestock push in Vietnam's Dien Bien province
A pipeline of projects worth up to VND750 billion is taking shape in the northwest, with Mavin Group's proposed integrated complex including a 36,000-tonne feed mill and 9,600-sow breeding centre as the centrepiece.
NewsASF outbreak in the Philippines' Negros Occidental triggers movement bans across Visayas provinces
Four provincial governments have imposed restrictions on live hog and pork movements as laboratory-confirmed cases spread from San Enrique municipality, where around 500 pigs have died.
NewsPakistan approves national biotech policy but GM maize commercialisation remains blocked
The new framework fills a regulatory gap left by earlier biosafety laws, but a moratorium on GM maize cultivation dating to 2019 remains in place, leaving the feed sector's most immediate interest unresolved.
NewsIndia's Andhra Pradesh shrimp farmers pivot to local sales as export disruption cuts prices
Rising freight costs linked to Middle East shipping disruptions have curtailed export activity from India's largest marine exporting state, forcing producers to offload stock at depressed domestic prices.
NewsIndia's soybean imports surge to 700,000 tonnes as meal prices spike on weak monsoon concerns
A near-60% premium for domestic soybean meal over US origin prices has driven a return to import buying after India purchased negligible volumes in 2024/25 following a record domestic crop.
NewsVietnam's shrimp farmers squeezed by rising feed costs and falling farmgate prices
Fuel-driven cost pressures are pushing aquafeed prices up 7-10% even as a seasonal supply glut drives shrimp prices to record lows in the Mekong Delta.
NewsUSDA FAS cuts Philippines corn and rice output forecasts as El Niño risk and input costs mount
Feed-sector demand is set to push corn consumption to 10.4 million tonnes in MY2026/27 even as domestic production falls, driving a 15% upward revision in import requirements.
NewsMalaysia's pig farm numbers drop 22% as pork output falls, minister says supply still adequate
Domestic pork supply is supported by import access as registered farms shrink and production declines due to ongoing disease pressure.
NewsVietnam's tilapia exports double to US$62 million in Jan-May 2026 as Brazil and US risks mount
Strong headline growth masks diverging market trends, with Brazil facing protectionist legislation and US shipments sliding 23%.
NewsBounty Fresh backs Philippines' proposed corn MAV hike to 500,000 tonnes as inflation hits 6.4%
The poultry major's CEO says cheaper feed is critical to containing food price pressures, and called for MAV allocations to be directed toward companies that actually produce chicken.
NewsThai Chamber of Commerce buys direct from shrimp farmers as Malaysia ban pushes prices down THB50-60/kg
Industry groups are purchasing more than 100 tonnes per day to stabilise domestic prices, while the Thai Shrimp Association warns farmers may reduce or suspend the upcoming production cycle.
NewsVietnam cassava exports earn US$613.7 million in first five months despite 9.8% volume decline
Average export prices rose 13.1% year-on-year to US$342 per tonne as China retained a 92.3% share of Vietnam's cassava shipments, with export value to China up 10.6%.
NewsVietnam's Dong Nai culls over 1,900 pigs after African swine fever confirmed at contract farm
The outbreak at a household-operated contract facility in Tan Phu Ward was linked to an open housing system that allowed insect exposure, with authorities warning the disease situation may remain complicated in coming months.
NewsPhilippines expects commercial release certification for Vietnamese ASF vaccine by Q3 2026
The AVAC live vaccine, once approved, will be distributed through biologics stores and veterinary outlets registered with the Bureau of Animal Industry, as the country's hog industry continues its recovery from seven years of ASF losses.
NewsHog farmers in Philippines advised to prepare for ASF during start of rainy season
Local hog farmers in the Philippines should prepare for the possible spread of African swine fever (ASF) during the onset of the rainy season, the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) said.
NewsMountain Province, Philippines hog raisers receive capability development training on artificial insemination for swine
Several hog raisers from Mountain Province, the Philippines, were recipients of a two-day capability development training on artificial insemination (AI) for swine, which was spearheaded by the Provincial Government through the Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO), held in the capital town from June 9-10.
NewsThailand's OAE warns El Nino and geopolitical shocks are eroding livestock feed chain competitiveness
The secretary-general of Thailand's Office of Agricultural Economics said heat stress is worsening feed conversion ratios across the livestock sector while import corn constraints and rising raw material costs continue to squeeze broiler producers.
NewsVietnam raises fines for banned feed additives to VND80 million under new livestock decree
Decree No. 211/2026/NĐ-CP, effective 5 August 2026, tightens penalties across feed production, trading and farming violations involving prohibited substances and antibiotics.
NewsVietnam's Mavin Group proposes 45,000-tonne feed mill and 90,000-head pig complex in Lai Chau province
The revised June 2026 proposal expands the planned site to 150 hectares and adds a dedicated breeding centre targeting 60,000 piglets annually, as the province moves to shift from smallholder to concentrated commercial livestock production.
NewsThailand's TFG commissions Vietnam feed mill and studies poultry entry as domestic pig prices recover
TFG's Vietnam operations are expanding beyond pig farming into feed production to cut costs, with a chicken business under study, as Thai farm-gate pig prices show early signs of recovery from April-May lows.
NewsSouth Gyeongsang, South Korea, to launch prevention-focused disease control system over next three years
South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, will launch a prevention-focused, year-round disease control system over the next three years to respond proactively to the constant risk of livestock infectious diseases.
NewsThailand targets 1.2 million live cattle exports to China annually under China Merchants Group partnership
The Ministry of Agriculture is advancing plans for a dedicated quarantine hub at Bang Saphan port as negotiations with China's GACC near completion, with a first shipment targeted within one year.
NewsVietnam's egg prices edge up after herd reductions but farmers remain loss-making on high feed costs
Farm-gate egg prices in southern Vietnam have recovered VND300-400 per egg from June lows, but remain well below production costs as feed prices stay elevated.
NewsThailand extends AFTA feed corn import window to August amid raw material shortage
A 49% drop in imports over February-April 2026 and a delayed domestic harvest have prompted the government to push the zero-tariff import deadline from 30 June to 31 August.
NewsIndonesia's broiler farmers in Lampung squeezed as feed prices rise Rp10,000 per sack in a month
Feed prices in Pesawaran Regency have risen from around Rp430,000 to Rp460,000 per sack, with some grades reaching Rp500,000, while farm-gate chicken prices have not risen proportionately.
NewsRising aquafeed costs force majority of fish farmers in Indonesia's Banjar City to halt operations
Feed prices have risen from Rp380,000 to Rp400,000 per 30kg sack, with fish farmer groups calling for government feed subsidies as thin margins push operators out of production.
NewsIndonesia's WMU targets 500,000-hen cage-free flock by 2027 in Southeast Asia expansion
The publicly listed poultry producer is scaling up from 200,000 laying hens as demand from hotel, restaurant and foodservice customers continues to grow, alongside a planned retail brand launch.
NewsBangladesh runs 11 fisheries projects at combined cost of Taka 1,875 crore to expand aquaculture
Initiatives span climate-resilient fisheries development, sustainable aquaculture expansion and marine stock assessment across multiple divisions.
NewsMalaysia faces higher feed costs and rice shortfalls as El Nino threatens crop and grain supply
An agricultural economist warns that prolonged dry conditions could disrupt global feed grain supplies and push up poultry production costs, compounding existing pressure on Malaysia's heavily import-dependent food system.
NewsVietnam ships first ready-to-eat eggs to Japan after two years of product development
VFood's maiden shipment to one of the world's most demanding food safety markets opens a potential export channel for Vietnam's poultry egg sector, which is facing domestic oversupply.
NewsVietnam's Hanoi shuts 273 small slaughterhouses as city pushes toward industrial-scale meat processing
The city plans 27 centralised industrial facilities and four to six large processing complexes along its main development axes, with BAF Vietnam surveying a site for a large-scale export-oriented complex.
NewsIndonesia's SIG turns coconut beach waste into poultry feed ingredient, cutting costs 60% in Aceh
The Sakeladera programme processes around 60 tonnes of coconut waste per month into cocopeat as a feed mixture, reducing local poultry farmers' monthly feed costs by approximately IDR28.2 million.
NewsIndonesia eyes 1.3 million cattle integration in palm oil estates to close 400,000-tonne meat deficit
Deputy Coordinating Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq says the palm oil-cattle integration model could meet national beef needs if scaled across Indonesia's 17 million hectares of oil palm plantations.
NewsMalaysian government called upon to deliver strong measures against high pork prices in Sabah
The federal and state governments in Malaysia have been urged to provide concrete steps to address the steep price of pork in Sabah.
NewsVietnam's Cam Pha cooperative achieves 7-9 harvests a year with covered high-tech shrimp ponds
The Quang Ninh-based operation reported over 300 tonnes of shrimp output in the first half of the year, using closed-loop, climate-resilient production technology.
NewsIndia's Andhra Pradesh secures aqua feed price cut as soybean import curbs squeeze manufacturers
Feed manufacturers cited restricted access to low-cost US soybean as a key driver of the price hike that prompted state intervention.
NewsSouth Korea's egg prices top 5,000 won as heatwave fuels food inflation concerns
A first-ever monthly average above the 5,000 won threshold follows mass culling after last winter's avian influenza outbreak, with the government moving to import over 21 million eggs to stabilise supply.
NewsVietnam's Quang Tri province pilots commercial catfish farming model
The 0.9-hectare trial, stocked with 450,000 fingerlings, is projected to yield over 8.5 tonnes per hectare using high-protein commercial feed.
NewsNew African Swine Fever cases confirmed in Philippines' Capiz province
The outbreak in Roxas City, Pontevedra and Panitan marks the first resurgence on Panay Island since 2023, with authorities attributing the rise to weather fluctuations.
NewsVietnam's Viet Nhat Group and BaiYang VN build integrated tilapia export chain with BAP-certified feed
The partnership is constructing a VND1,000 billion processing plant in Thai Binh as Vietnam's tilapia export value approaches US$100 million for 2025.
NewsVietnam's Dong Nai City to dismantle floating fish farms by Q3 2026 amid urban redevelopment
Nearly 200 households operating over 1,400 fish cages on the Dong Nai River face relocation as authorities cite water quality, drinking water protection and disease risk concerns.
NewsPhilippines' Virginia Farms opens P2.8 billion breeder piggery in Cebu amid regional ASF recovery
The 5,000-sow facility marks the company's third farm in the province as Central Visayas hog production seeks to rebound from African Swine Fever-driven declines.
NewsMalaysia's Sabah urged to fast-track pig farming park amid import reliance
Assemblyman Samuel Wong said recently approved pork imports from Denmark and Norway offer only temporary relief, with Sabah's pig sector still recovering from a 2021 African Swine Fever outbreak.
NewsIndia's milk prices set for further rise as El Niño threatens fodder supply
Dairy executives warn of a possible 3-4% increase by July following an already implemented 2-3% hike in May, as deficient monsoon risks compound rising feed costs.
NewsIndia's soybean imports rose 65% in May from previous month
India's soybean imports surged 65% in May from the previous month to a record high, an industry body said on June 15, as domestic prices climbed to their highest level in four years, prompting traders to source supplies from African countries.
NewsCanada-Japan agreement aims to maintain trade despite ASF
Canada and Japan announced on June 15 an agreement to maintain trade should there be an outbreak of African swine fever (ASF).
NewsPhilippines accelerates hog industry recovery as government targets six million more pigs by 2028
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) announced that it is intensifying efforts to rebuild the country's hog population while maintaining stable pork supplies and prices, underscoring the delicate balancing act between industry recovery and food security amid the lingering threat of African swine fever (ASF).
NewsEgg and chicken prices in Andhra Pradesh, India, surge amid supply shortages
Eggs and poultry chicken in Andhra Pradesh, India, have become more expensive, with traders attributing the rise to increased demand and reduced supply, higher transportation costs, and rising feed prices.
NewsIndonesia now allowed to export farmed fish to EU
Indonesia has regained access to the European aquaculture market after being included in the latest list of countries authorised to export farmed fish to European Union member states, the Marine Affairs and Fisheries Ministry (KKP) stated.
NewsMalaysian political party proposes studying Sarawak's pig farming practices through visit
Malaysia's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has proposed a study visit to Sarawak to examine its modern pig farming practices as part of efforts to strengthen Sabah's livestock industry and enhance food security.
NewsVietnam culls over 1,100 ducks after bird flu outbreak in Ninh Binh province
Local authorities have launched emergency vaccination and stepped up surveillance following confirmation of avian influenza in Lai Thanh commune.
NewsIndonesia secures continued access to EU aquaculture market under new regulation
The listing follows direct negotiations with the EU's food safety authority, safeguarding export channels for shrimp, milkfish, catfish and tilapia.
NewsSabah to provide one-off feed aid to small-scale pig farmers amid rising pork prices
The assistance targets farmers rearing fewer than 50 pigs, a segment the state government says has previously been excluded from livestock support schemes.
NewsIndonesia calls for faster action on milk self-sufficiency roadmap as imports cover 80% of demand
Deputy Coordinating Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq urged integrated upstream-to-downstream development of the dairy sector, with domestic output meeting only a quarter of national consumption.
NewsSyngenta joins India's Annam.AI as strategic partner for crop intelligence platform
The agreement positions Syngenta to contribute agronomic expertise in crop health, pest forecasting and heat stress modelling to a nationwide open-data agricultural initiative.
NewsHanoi, Vietnam plans 128 concentrated livestock zones as city phases out small-scale farming
The push to relocate production away from residential areas includes a proposed 220-hectare multi-storey pig complex with BAF Vietnam in Bat Bat commune.
NewsHo Chi Minh City to study adding poultry and eggs to commodity exchange after pork
The move forms part of a 2026-2030 traceability plan linking wholesale markets, supermarkets and collective kitchens to a national product tracking portal.
NewsVietnam Livestock Corporation allows sale of major beef production site in northern Vietnam
Vietnam Livestock Corporation JSC (VLC) has approved the sale of a large-scale beef production complex in northern Vietnam to its joint venture - Japan Vietnam Livestock Company Limited (JVL) - for ₫1.17 trillion ($44.56 million).
NewsMade-in-China aquaponics system delivered to Eastern Nepal
An aquaponics system developed by a Chongqing, China, government-backed firm has been shipped to the district of Jhapa in Eastern Nepal, marking the latest piece of Chinese aquaculture technology sent abroad.
NewsPhilippines mulls over raising corn import quota
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) is considering increasing the country’s corn import quota to help stabilise prices of animal feeds and ensure adequate supply for the livestock and poultry sectors amid rising production costs and supply concerns linked to the Middle East conflict.
NewsRising meat imports and higher input costs squeeze Vietnam's pig farmers
A 26% jump in meat and meat by-product imports in the first five months of 2026 is compounding pressure on domestic producers already hit by four consecutive rounds of feed cost increases tied to the Middle East conflict.
NewsHigh-tech pig farm breaks ground in Vietnam's Dien Bien province
The 120 billion VND project will use PIC genetics and GreenFeed products, targeting annual output of 8,000 commercial pigs by mid-2027.
NewsCOFCO International and Thanakorn expand certified soybean trade into Asian feed markets
The deal shifts the bulk of their bilateral soybean volumes onto a traceable, deforestation-free standard as Asian feed buyers face rising pressure over supply chain transparency.
NewsVietnam's Hoa Phat Agriculture sustains pig cost advantage through fully integrated breeding chain
Full self-sufficiency across the breeding chain and sow productivity running one and a half times the industry average have allowed HPA to sustain margins well below market price, even as input costs rise across the sector.
NewsVietnam Livestock Corp transfers Tam Dao beef complex to Sojitz joint venture for US$44.6 million
The deal consolidates ownership of the integrated cattle farming and processing facility under JVL, the 51-49 partnership between VLC and Japan's Sojitz Corporation.
NewsVietnam's egg farmers suffer heavy losses as prices sink to multi-year lows
Egg producers across Vietnam's southeastern region are struggling with severe financial losses as farm-gate egg prices remain at their lowest levels in years.
NewsVietnam approves two more Brazilian beef plants as authorised supplier list grows to 12
Nearly 100 additional Brazilian facilities are awaiting clearance, as Vietnam's beef import programme continues to expand since the market opened in March 2025.
NewsHo Chi Minh City pilots certified pork programme in traditional markets
BAF Vietnam is supplying product to the city's first "Green Tick" pork stalls in traditional markets, with the Department of Industry and Trade eyeing an eventual rollout across more than 400 market sites.
NewsHung Nhon and De Heus commission one million-chick broiler farm in Vietnam's Tay Ninh province
The DHN Tay Ninh 2 complex forms part of a 13-project, VND13,100 billion integrated chain targeting 25 million export broilers annually by 2036.
NewsAboitiz Group discusses stronger cooperation with Vietnam in energy, food security and infrastructure
Senior executives from the Aboitiz Group met with Vietnamese President To Lam during his state visit to the Philippines, highlighting shared opportunities in energy, food security and infrastructure as both countries pursue deeper bilateral engagement.
NewsBioMar expands ASC-certified feed production capacity with BioMar Sagun certification
BioMar Sagun has achieved ASC Feed Certification, strengthening BioMar's ability to supply ASC-conforming feed solutions across Türkiye and other key export markets.
NewsPhilippines resumes poultry products from Argentina
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) has resumed poultry imports from Argentina, one of the country's sources of imported meat, as the South American country is bird flu-free.
NewsASEAN regional workshop for strengthening aquaculture, fisheries held in Indonesia
In commemoration of World Oceans Day 2026 on June 8, the government of Norway and the Center for Southeast Asian Studies (CSEAS), a leading think tank in Indonesia, have organised in Jakarta an ASEAN Regional Workshop on "Strengthening Capacity for Sustainable Aquaculture and Fisheries" in ASEAN.
NewsIndonesia to provide soybean subsidy of US$0.11/kg
The Indonesian government has decided to provide a soybean subsidy of Rp2,000/kg (US$0.11), mobilising state logistics company Bulog to roll out the programme to shield domestic prices from the effects of rupiah depreciation.
NewsChulalongkorn researchers develop cocoa waste supplement that cuts cattle methane emissions and improves meat grade
Compounds including theobromine and tannins found in cocoa husks and low-grade cocoa reduced rumen methane by up to 44% in trials while lifting beef cattle to premium A3 and A4 grades and cutting dairy mastitis indicators by more than 70%.
NewsThai shrimp industry calls for government-level talks with Malaysia as 100-tonne daily export blockage mounts
The bilateral dispute, triggered by a disagreement over seabass residue testing rather than shrimp quality, has left cold storage operators absorbing excess stock amid already weak demand from the US and Japan.
NewsSouth Korea to import Brazilian eggs as HPAI-driven price surge persists
Egg prices remain 16% above year-earlier levels despite ongoing imports, prompting Seoul to broaden its sourcing base and extend consumer discount support.
NewsThai Shrimp Association urges government to rescue industry as disease costs erode competitiveness
Disease-driven production costs have left Thai shrimp roughly US$1 per pound more expensive than rivals from Ecuador and India, threatening a sector that once generated over 100 billion baht in annual export earnings.
NewsBAF Vietnam proposes second multi-storey pig farm as Hanoi eyes high-tech livestock shift
The Hanoi project would follow a VND 12,000 billion facility under construction in Tay Ninh with Chinese partner Muyuan, as BAF targets a record profit year on the back of a 60% sales volume increase.
NewsBangladesh sets $3 billion shrimp export target as sector battles decade-long decline
A government-backed strategy paper calls for dedicated Shrimp Economic Zones, intensive aquaculture technology and a shift to value-added processing to reverse a collapse that has seen export earnings fall from nearly $1 billion to below $300 million.
NewsVietnam egg glut drives processors toward liquid, frozen and export products as farm-gate prices fall below cost
With farm-gate egg prices in some areas at around VND 1,000 per egg against a production cost of up to VND 1,950, processors are accelerating a shift to value-added products including liquid eggs and ready-to-eat formats as a structural alternative to the fresh market.
NewsIndonesia needs 1.4 million more dairy cows for self-sufficiency as government links MBG nutrition programme to farm expansion
With domestic production meeting only 25% of national demand and per-cow yields averaging 12.5 litres per day, the agriculture ministry is using the Free Nutritious Meals programme as a demand anchor for smallholder dairy development outside Java.
NewsCouncil urges Indonesian government to prioritise dairy farming under food self-sufficiency programme
Indonesia's National Dairy Council (DPN) has urged the government to make dairy farming, particularly smallholder dairy farming, a priority sector under the national food self-sufficiency program.
NewsDien Bien, Vietnam, culls 5,000 poultry following bird flu outbreaks
Authorities in Dien Bien province, Vietnam, have culled approximately 5,000 poultry after two outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza A/H5N1 were confirmed in Thanh Yen Commune during May.
NewsIndonesian nutrition agency orders buying of chicken eggs directly from farmers
Indonesia's National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has instructed its local nutrition fullfilment service units (SPPGs) to buy chicken eggs directly from farmers, leveraging the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) programme to stabilize market prices.
NewsPoultry products in Philippines concerned over falling farmgate chicken prices
Poultry raisers in the Philippines have raised concerns over declining farmgate prices for chicken, citing weaker demand and an oversupply of production.
NewsIndia pushes Northeast fisheries and livestock expansion with US$2.67 billion support
India's Union Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Minister, Rajiv Ranjan Singh,last month said that the fisheries, animal husbandry and dairy sectors have immense potential to accelerate the economic development of India's Northeast, adding that growth in these sectors would ensure progress not only for individuals but for the region as a whole.
NewsThailand's dairy farmer crisis deepens as herds shrink and import competition intensifies
A sharp drop in dairy cattle populations and a heavy reliance on the school milk scheme leave local smallholders in Thailand highly vulnerable to foreign imports.
NewsC.P. Vietnam and FPT sign AI cooperation agreement targeting 20% cost reduction across Feed-Farm-Food chain
Pilot smart farm deployments will test AI vision, IIoT integration and full food safety traceability across C.P. Vietnam's operations.
NewsArgentina to lower export taxes on wheat and barley
Argentina will lower export taxes on wheat and barley from 7.5% to 5.5% starting in June 2026, as the government moves to support farm exports and increase the country's share of global grain trade.
NewsVietnam's Dong Nai opens bidding for VND30,500 billion integrated livestock and feed processing complex
The 1,500-hectare project targets full operation by Q2 2029, combining high-tech livestock farming with closed-chain feed and food processing.
NewsIndonesia suspends poultry business recommendations as farm-gate chicken prices fall below reference levels
Live bird prices in Central Java have dropped to IDR15,000/kg against a government reference of IDR19,500/kg, with smallholder farmers bearing the heaviest losses.
NewsHog raisers in Philippines oppose increasing minimum access volume for pork imports by nearly 300%
An umbrella organisation of hog raisers in the Philippines strongly opposed a new executive order increasing the minimum access volume (MAV) for pork imports by nearly 300%.
NewsQL Resources 4Q profit rises 21% on marine segment recovery as egg subsidy removal weighs on livestock earnings
Full-year net profit slips 1% as stronger aquaculture and fishing margins offset weaker layer farming performance.
NewsPig farmers in Bhutan hit with heavy financial burden as ASF strikes
For piggery farmers in Damzhagsa, Bhutan, the African swine fever outbreak did more than wipe out their animals; it also wiped out a major source of income while leaving many of them with loans to pay and no clear way to recover.
NewsSelangor phases out 30 pig farms in Kuala Langat as royal directive ends licence renewals
Around 11,000 pigs are being removed in stages from Tanjung Sepat, with 87 affected farmers to receive state assistance.
NewsThai pig farmers sustain losses as farm-gate prices fall to THB54 - 58/kg despite demand recovery
Rising feed corn costs and suspected illegal pork supply are compounding pressure on small-scale producers already squeezed by retail competition.
NewsSabah targets commercial grain corn expansion to cut RM800 million annual feed import bill
State self-sufficiency in grain corn stands at just 2%, with a mechanised pilot project and new funding allocations aiming to change that.
NewsMalindo Feedmill to build new Lampung feed plant with IDR700 - 800 billion capex as Q1 profit doubles
Indonesia's free school meals programme cited as a demand stabiliser for poultry products, supporting the expansion case.
NewsSaha Farms doubles export volume to 220,000 tonnes in three years as cooked chicken demand outpaces capacity
The Thai integrator is expanding into tilapia and catfish as it looks to diversify beyond poultry exports.
NewsIndonesia expands large-scale aquaculture to bolster food security and self-sufficiency
Indonesia is intensifying efforts to strengthen food security and self-sufficiency through the expansion of large-scale aquaculture and other productive projects to boost job creation and export revenue.
NewsBritish Chamber backs Philippines' fourfold rise in pork import quota
The BCCP says Executive Order No. 116 will bolster UK-Philippines trade ties and ease pork supply shortfalls caused by ASF.
NewsMyanmar pushes domestic pig breeding and dairy expansion in Nay Pyi Taw livestock zone review
State guidance issued during a presidential inspection of three livestock zones prioritises local feed sourcing, reduced import reliance for pig breeds, and broader dairy product development beyond yogurt.
NewsVietnam's major conglomerates step up agricultural push as sector modernises
From Hoa Phat's feed and livestock targets to Geleximco's $300 million high-tech project, large industrial groups are reshaping Vietnam's agricultural industry landscape.
NewsVentureTECH backs Pacton Technologies' AI-powered aquaculture platform for ASEAN expansion
The investment will fund development of the FishSpeak platform, which uses AI and computer vision to address feed wastage, disease detection and farm data gaps across fish and shrimp operations.
NewsPhilippine hog raisers challenge pork MAV hike, citing stable supply and negative price inflation
Industry group SINA says the near-fourfold increase in import volumes was implemented without stakeholder consultation and risks making local production uncompetitive.
NewsPhilippine dairy authority confident domestic dairy production will rise in 2026
The Philippines' National Dairy Authority (NDA) is confident that the country's dairy production will increase this year due to the arrival of imported dairy animals and the construction of additional stock farms.
NewsVietnam's dairy industry pushing efforts to obtain local raw material
Vietnam's dairy industry is accelerating efforts to secure domestic raw material supplies as it seeks sustainable growth amid rising global competition and stricter standards on technology, productivity, quality and food safety.
NewsSouth Korea confirms 24 ASF cases
South Korea has reported 24 confirmed cases of African swine fever (ASF) as of last week in 2026, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs said Tuesday, vowing to take actions to prevent further spread of the contagious animal disease.
NewsFisheries production in Cebu, Philippines, hit more than 36,500 metric tonnes last year
The total fisheries production of Cebu, the Philippines, reached more than 36,500 metric tonnes in 2025, an 8.33% increase from the 33,774.15 metric tonnes recorded in 2024, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) in a preliminary report released on its website on April 27.
NewsWorries grow following ASF outbreak in Bhutan
The confirmation of an African swine fever (ASF) outbreak in Pekarzhing village under Phuentsholing thromde, Bhutan, on May 11 has intensified concerns over the growing crisis facing the country's piggery sector, with farmers already struggling due to falling pork prices, rising feed costs, and recurring disease outbreaks.
NewsIndonesia still very dependent on soybean imports, faces high local production costs, according to expert
Indonesia faces a growing dilemma over soybeans, as the country remains heavily dependent on imports while domestic production costs are too high to make local farming economically attractive, according to an agricultural expert.
NewsPhilippines stops live animal imports from Greece
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) has temporarily banned the importation of live animals and animal products from Greece following an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) there.
NewsIndonesia targets Nile tilapia as priority export commodity with new production infrastructure
Certification compliance and zero rejection rates have opened doors in the US and European markets, with one producer already supplying a UK pub chain.
NewsIndonesia's soybean self-sufficiency goal constrained by import dependency and unviable farm economics
With 94% of demand met through imports, experts say guaranteed farm-gate prices are the only credible path to domestic production growth.
NewsJapfa Comfeed posts 167% jump in Q1 net profit as sales surge across integrated operations
Indonesia's integrated poultry and feed major clears its bond debt entirely while lifting shareholders' equity to a new high.
NewsIndonesia signals subsidy readiness as weak rupiah raises import food price concerns
Soybeans are among the imported commodities under watch, with the rupiah trading at IDR17,532 against the US dollar.
NewsThai Union Feedmill to invest US$55 million in Ecuador factory as domestic shrimp output declines
The move positions TFM to serve the world's largest shrimp-producing market directly, with capacity targeted to rise 80% by 2028.
NewsVietnam sets 2030 dairy targets as government approves self-sufficiency strategy
Vinamilk posts 55% net profit surge in Q1 2026 as leading producers invest in domestic fresh milk supply chains.
NewsVietnam shrimp industry urged to shift from volume to value as Ecuador and India tighten cost advantage
Feed optimisation, disease-resistant genetics and technology adoption identified as the pillars of a sustainable competitive strategy.
NewsCPF Q1 net profit surges 349% quarter on quarter to THB4.875 billion as meat oversupply begins to ease
China pork oversupply and year-on-year earnings weakness remain headwinds, with a clearer market balance expected in the second half.
NewsPhilippines lifts Spanish pork import ban after ASF regionalization recognised
Spain's inclusion as an accredited source under bilateral sanitary protocols reopens a key supply channel for the Philippine market.
NewsMalaysia to restrict five Thai shrimp species and tighten seabass import controls from 1 June
The measures will remain in force until Bangkok provides a full official response to Malaysia's food safety queries.
NewsSouth Korea expands egg imports from US and Thailand as HPAI culling and rising costs push retail prices higher
Government procurement alone is not expected to be sufficient to cool the market, with supply recovery still months away.
NewsRising egg prices one of top consumer concerns in Bhutan
Rising prices of eggs and edible oil in Bhutan have emerged as one of the most pressing consumer concerns, with the latest Market Price Information data showing egg prices increasing by 11.59% and edible oil by as much as 15.65% since December last year.
NewsIndia maize demand seen hitting 72 million MT by FY2031 as feed and ethanol use surge
A FICCI-YES Bank report projects strong supply growth but warns of persistent post-harvest and productivity constraints.
NewsKarnataka, India milk union saw 930,000 litres of daily milk procurement in April
Mysuru Milk Union Limited (MyMUL) in Mysuru, Karnataka, India, recorded 9.3 lakh litres (930,000 litres) of daily milk procurement in April.
NewsPhuc Loc Vung Tau receives certification for fishmeal derived from whole-capture fisheries
Fishmeal producer Phuc Loc Vung Tau Co., Ltd. has become one of the first companies in Asia to obtain the MarinTrust Version 3.0 (2026) certification for fishmeal derived from whole-capture fisheries.
NewsNavapur in western India sees steady collapse of poultry economy
Navapur, a tribal-dominated taluka in Nandurbar district that has anchored western India's egg supply since the 1950s, is witnessing a steady collapse of its poultry economy after repeated avian flu outbreaks, dwindling infrastructure, and limited institutional support.
NewsProposed pig farming operation in Selangor, Malaysia, on hold, says country's PM
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said a proposed pig farming operation in Selangor had to be "put on hold first" in the wake of complaints over the location of pig farms arising from repeated excesses in the past.
NewsThailand's chicken exports, prices hit by Chinese ban and Mid East war
Kukrit Areepakorn, manager of the Thai Broiler Processing Exporters Association, revealed that Thailand's export situation and prices of chicken are currently declining due to two main reasons: China suspending exports from 17 processing plants, and the Middle East war.
NewsCorn rises in importance in Lalmonirhat, Bangladesh
Corn is steadily becoming an important contributor to the agricultural economy of Lalmonirhat, Bangladesh, with its growing dominance in the market as a profitable cash crop.
NewsCAB Cakaran says feed cost pressures manageable as geopolitical tensions lift input prices
Malaysia's integrated poultry producer has sufficient feed raw materials secured through FY26, though spot feed prices have risen sharply since the Iran conflict escalated.
NewsPhilippines temporarily bans livestock and animal product imports from Greece over foot-and-mouth disease
The restriction covers live swine, cattle, untreated milk and skeletal muscle meat, with tighter inspections ordered at all ports of entry.
NewsAVAC Vietnam delivers 1.1 million does of LSD vaccine to South Korea
AVAC Vietnam Joint Stock Company has officially exported a shipment of 1.1 million doses of the AVAC LSD (lumpy skin disease) LIVE vaccine to the South Korean market.
NewsParaguay eyes Philippine grain market after establishing meat trade foothold
Maize, oilseeds and agro-industrial products are the next targets as Paraguay looks to consolidate its position as an animal protein supplier in Southeast Asia.
NewsAquaculture zones to be expanded across Myanmar, according to fisheries organisation
According to the Myanmar Fisheries Federation, modern aquaculture zones will be expanded across Myanmar to reduce shortages of fishery products and increase foreign exchange earnings.
NewsIndonesia feed prices rise for second consecutive month, squeezing independent poultry farmers
Feed costs at Indonesian poultry farms have increased by IDR 200 per kilogram in both April and May 2026, with further hikes expected as major producers announce additional adjustments.
NewsVietnam's poultry oversupply crisis points to need for sustainable supply chain integration
Dong Nai province's experience highlights a recurring industry pattern where price-driven herd expansion leads to oversupply, with integrated supply chain models offering the most reliable buffer against market volatility.
NewsLam Dong culls more than 9,500 pigs as African swine fever resurges at major facility
The disease re-emerged at the Dateh 02 SF complex weeks after an initial cull, raising concerns over transmission risks from the facility's scale and interconnected housing.
NewsVietnam seafood exports seen rising by US$1 billion in 2026 on recovering demand
Strong first-quarter momentum has lifted cumulative export value to US$3.6 billion, though exporters face growing pressure from overseas regulations and domestic compliance costs.
NewsIndonesia tightens feed raw material oversight after porcine content found in Meat Bone Meal imports
Indonesia's halal authority has stepped up import controls on feed ingredients and is extending inspection efforts to source countries following the discovery.
NewsCentralising feed wheat imports through Indonesia's state firms risks distorting market, industry warns
A price gap of around US$100 per tonne between state and commercial channels has raised concerns that the policy could push up input costs across the poultry and livestock sector.
NewsThai poultry exports under pressure as China plant suspensions and Middle East conflict hit key markets
Thailand's chicken export industry faces its most difficult year since 2025 as simultaneous disruptions in its two largest growth markets reduce access and drive up costs across the supply chain.
NewsCeva Animal Health and Mitsui form joint venture to create full-line animal health company in Japan
The merger of Bussan Animal Health and Ceva Japan creates a consolidated platform combining 75 years of local market heritage with global innovation capabilities.
NewsIlocos Norte, Philippines, steps up preparations to protect agriculture against El Niño impact
As El Niño conditions intensify across the Philippines, the provincial government of Ilocos Norte is scaling up preparedness measures to protect agriculture and water resources, which are critical to food security.
NewsSingapore vegetable and seafood farm productivity rises in 2025 as food resilience push gains ground
Local farms deliver stronger output as Singapore expands its food source diversification and sets longer-term targets for domestic production under its refreshed food resilience strategy.
NewsIndia shrimp farmers push back against proposed feed price hike in Andhra Pradesh
Aqua farmer associations in India's largest shrimp-producing state call on the chief minister to block a second feed price increase this year as rising input costs and disease pressure squeeze margins.
NewsPhilipppines' dairy sector to sustain growth in 2026, National Dairy Authority says
The dairy industry in the Philippines is expected to sustain its growth this year, supported by plans to import additional dairy animals and rising demand for domestically produced milk, the National Dairy Authority (NDA) said.
NewsVietnam poultry farmers face mounting losses as chicken and egg prices slide below production costs
Oversupply, weak post-Tet demand and rising feed costs are squeezing margins across Vietnam's Southeast poultry belt.
NewsJapfa Comfeed Vietnam opens feed mill and poultry slaughterhouse in Binh Phuoc to complete farm-to-food chain
The Indonesian agribusiness group commissions its most advanced Vietnam facilities yet, with combined investment of over VND800 billion and capacity to process 60,000 birds daily.
NewsNovus appoints Dr. Koushik De as technical director for South Asia poultry and dairy
A 14-year company veteran steps into a expanded technical leadership role as input cost pressures and productivity demands intensify across the region.
NewsPhilippines' agriculture authority warns against misleading information concerning Swine Repopulation Project
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) on April 28 warned the public against misleading information circulating about its Swine Repopulation Project (SRP).
NewsThailand targets cobia as premium aquaculture species for Andaman Sea communities
The Department of Fisheries doubles fingerling production targets and develops value-added processing to lift farm-gate returns for coastal communities in southern Thailand.
NewsGreenFeed Vietnam posts VND3.66 trillion profit in 2025, outpacing listed peers as integrated model matures
The privately-held agribusiness quietly emerges as one of Vietnam's most profitable livestock companies, backed by foreign capital and a rapidly expanding farm-to-food ecosystem.
NewsAboitiz Foods reports solid 2025 results, maintains focus on long-term value
Philippines-based integrated food and agribusiness group posts steady earnings growth while stepping up investment in specialty nutrition and regional expansion.
NewsVietnam seeks to import SAT1 foot-and-mouth disease vaccine as new strain advances toward Southeast Asia
Hanoi moves to close a critical immunity gap in its livestock herd after the SAT1 strain reaches China's border provinces for the first time.
NewsVietnam enacts national plan for prevention of animal diseases
Vietnam's Deputy Prime Minister, Ho Quoc Dung, has signed Decision No. 779/QD-TTg, officially enacting the National Strategic Plan for the Prevention and Control of avian influenza, foot-and-mouth disease, and African swine fever (ASF) for the 2026–2030 period.
NewsPoultry industry in Bangladesh slides into acute cost-and-price crisis
Bangladesh's poultry sector-worth an estimated Tk50,000 crore (US$4.55 billion)-and a cornerstone of affordable national protein supply-is sliding into an acute cost-and-price crisis, with industry leaders warning that soaring input costs, heavier taxation and policy neglect are pushing thousands of farmers to the brink.
NewsLeong Hup rides poultry demand to higher FY2025 profit as costs ease
Southeast Asia's integrated poultry major delivers stronger earnings on tighter margins, even as currency translation and softer livestock revenues weigh on its top line.
NewsJapan confirms fourth classical swine fever outbreak of 2026 at Shizuoka pig farm
The latest case in Fujinomiya city triggers a cull of nearly 3,000 pigs as authorities work to contain the recurring disease pressure.
NewsPhilippines expands hog repopulation drive with 32,000 gilts to rebuild post ASF swine herd
The Department of Agriculture steps up its recovery programme with fresh funding and a target to add six million hogs by 2028 as disease containment improves.
NewsVietnam agro-forestry-fishery exports rise 5.4% to US$23 billion in first four months of 2026
Strong gains in fisheries, livestock and select agricultural commodities lift overall export performance, though price weakness in coffee and rice weighs on value growth.
NewsMalaysia food prices may face pressure over next six months
Malaysia's food supply remains adequate and under control, but prices could face slight upward pressure over the next three to six months, Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu has warned, citing rising costs across key inputs including animal feed, fertiliser and fuel.
NewsBAF Vietnam posts record quarterly profit on strong hog prices and volume growth
Vietnam's vegetarian-fed pork producer rides a hog market recovery and rapid farm expansion to its best-ever quarterly result.
NewsNorth Korea struck by ASF again
African swine fever (ASF) is spreading again across parts of North Korea in 2026, driving down pig numbers at both state farms and private household operations and sending pork prices sharply higher in local markets.
NewsTFM posts 11.9% profit growth in Q1 2026, shrimp feed drives revenue to THB 1.33 billion
Thai Union Feedmill Public Company Limited (TFM) reported net profit of THB 148 million (US$4.1 million) for the first quarter ended 31 March 2026, up 11.9% year-on-year, on revenue of THB 1.325 billion (US$36.7 million). Growth was driven primarily by the shrimp feed segment, which expanded 13.1% and accounted for approximately 66% of total revenue.
NewsFarmers in Indonesia declare national self-sufficiency in egg production
Around 200 layer chicken farmers from various regions in Indonesia, united under the Rumah Bersama organization, declared the national self-sufficiency in egg production, which they claimed to have been achieved since 2024.
NewsPakistan's milk production sees significant increase over last two decades
Milk production in Pakistan has registered a sustained and significant rise over the past two decades, increasing by more than 80% and reflecting the steady expansion of the country's livestock sector.
NewsIndian traders start wheat exports for first time in four years
Indian traders have begun exporting wheat for the first time in four years, as a bumper harvest combined with a rally in global prices and freight rates has made shipments commercially viable for buyers in Asia and the Middle East, Reuters reported.
NewsPoultry still one of most affordable protein sources, according to Leong Hup chairman
The poultry industry is expected to continuously play a vital role in food security, particularly amid current global uncertainties.
NewsIndia's marine fish production rose by 3% last year
India's marine fish production touched 35.7 lakh tonnes (3.57 million tonnes) in 2025, marking a slight 3% increase over the 2024 landings.
NewsFeed mill seen as key factor in boosting aquaculture sector in Western Visayas, Philippines
A feed mill facility established inside the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center Aquaculture Department (SEAFDEC/AQD) complex in Tigbauan, Iloilo, the Philippines, is seen to boost the aquaculture sector in Western Visayas.
NewsUkraine's pork finds market in Vietnam, Philippines, and Singapore
Vietnam, the Philippines, and Singapore�three Asian markets�are opening to Ukrainian pork producers for the first time.
NewsPhilippines formalises regionalisation measures for HPAI in UK
While the Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) has effectively applied regionalisation measures for high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) in the United Kingdom since 2024, this arrangement has now been officially formalised through a Department Circular No. 17, the DA said in a news release dated April 22.
NewsPhilippines' Tariff Commission urged to cut tariff on corn imports exceeding minimum access volume
The Foundation for Economic Freedom (FEF) said it petitioned the Philippines' Tariff Commission to reduce the tariff on corn imports exceeding the minimum access volume (MAV) to 5%, citing the need to bring down meat prices.
NewsMalaysia sees significant potential to grow agricultural market to Vietnam
Malaysia sees strong potential to expand its agricultural market to Vietnam, including value-added poultry products, pasteurised liquid eggs, duck products and edible bird's nest.
NewsCargill: Vietnam's food system shows strong foundations in access and supply
Vietnam's food system demonstrates strong affordability and stable supply, supported by robust agricultural production and effective domestic distribution, reflecting solid underlying fundamentals, according to new research by Economist Impact, supported by Cargill.
NewsSouth Korea permitted to export heat-treated poultry food products to Vietnam
South Korea has secured approval to export heat-treated poultry food products to Vietnam, the government said on April 23.
NewsLivestock main driver to Penang, Malaysia agriculture sector's income
The agriculture sector of Penang, Malaysia, generated RM4.01 billion (US$0.85 billion) in income in 2023, with livestock as the main driver, according to the Agriculture Census 2024 report.
NewsJump in milk procurement in Karnataka, India
Milk procurement across Karnataka, India, has witnessed a significant surge.
NewsSwiss Asia Partner signs land reservation agreement for development of dairy production factory in Vietnam
Swiss Asia Partner SA, an international investment and financial advisory group, held a signing ceremony on April 9 for a land reservation agreement with Prodezi Long An JSC (Prodezi) to develop a Be Milk dairy manufacturing factory with investment capital of $100 million in Tay Ninh province, Vietnam.
NewsWheat production in Pakistan estimated at nearly 30 million tonnes in 2025-26
Pakistan's wheat production for the Rabi 2025-26 season is estimated at 29.31 million tonnes, cultivated over 9.385 million hectares, the Federal Committee on Agriculture (FCA) was told on April 14.
NewsPoultry association in Bangladesh calls for slashing taxes on country's poultry sector
The Bangladesh Poultry Industries Association (BPIA) has urged the government of Bangladesh to halve taxes on the poultry sector in the proposed 2026-27 national budget.
NewsCambodia-BAUER collaboration focuses on animal feed production project
Cambodia, through the country's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, has officially entered into a collaboration with the BAUER Group to develop a large-scale animal feed crop production project.
NewsSingapore ends ban on pork imports from Taiwan
Singapore's temporary ban on the import of pork and pork products from Taiwan has been lifted, after an African swine fever (ASF) outbreak there was contained.
NewsMalaysia's poultry farmers selling chickens below cost
Poultry farmers in Malaysia are selling their chickens below cost to keep stocks moving, said the Federation of Livestock Farmers Association.
NewsUS now Bangladesh's top soybean supplier
The United States has become Bangladesh's top soybean supplier, as private importers increased purchases under a reciprocal trade deal and US prices eased earlier in the year when Chinese demand briefly slowed.
NewsIndia's soymeal consumption expected to drop by around 7% in 2026-27 marketing year
Soymeal consumption in India is forecast to decline by around 7% during 2026-27 marketing year as poultry and livestock producers continue to shift to more cost-effective feed alternatives due to high prices and changing feed preferences, according to the US Department of Agriculture's local office in New Delhi.
NewsQuang Tri Province, central Vietnam authorities culled 100 ASF-infected pigs following enforcement action
Authorities in Quang Tri Province, central Vietnam, have destroyed 100 pigs found to be infected with African swine fever (ASF) after intercepting a truck transporting them to southern Vietnam without proper veterinary papers, officials said early this month.
NewsIndonesian government ensures locals involved in operations of shrimp farm in East Nusa Tenggara
Indonesia's Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries ensured that the local community is involved in the construction and operations of the integrated shrimp farm in Waingapu, East Sumba, East Nusa Tenggara.
NewsCorn production in Guimaras, Philippines, up by 38.35% last year
Agricultural output in Guimaras, the Philippines, showed contrasting trends in 2025, with corn production surging by 38.35% while palay experienced a slight 1.00% decline.
NewsJapanese vegan egg producer partners with university on recreation of functionality of eggs with plant-based ingredients
Japanese vegan egg producer Umami United has partnered with the Tokyo Denki University on a research project to recreate the functionality of eggs with plant-based ingredients.
NewsMost of world's hilsa production from waterbodies in Bangladesh, country's fisheries minister says
Over 80% of the world's total hilsa production comes from the rivers, estuaries, and coastal waters of Bangladesh, said Mohammed Amin Ur Rashid, minister of fisheries, livestock and agriculture.
NewsIloilo, Philippines, looking at investments in renewable energy for agriculture
The provincial government of Iloilo, the Philippines, is eyeing investments in renewable energy for agriculture if the national government can sufficiently provide aid to sectors affected by the increasing fuel prices in light of the Middle East crisis.
NewsVNU Asia Pacific launches ILDEX and Horti & Agri Exhibition Series 2026
VNU Asia Pacific officially kicked off the ILDEX and Horti & Agri Exhibition Series 2026 at BITEC Bangkok, bringing together international partners, exhibitors, and industry stakeholders to outline upcoming opportunities across Southeast Asia's rapidly growing livestock and agriculture sectors.
NewsBird flu hits four distircts in Nepal
The H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza, also commonly called bird flu, has spread across four districts of Nepal, a government official said early this month.
NewsSingapore allows import of heat-treated pork blood products from Thai establishment
The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) announced on April 1 that it had approved the import of heat-treated pork blood products from an accredited establishment, the Bangkhla Pig Slaughterhouse in Thailand.
NewsBird flu and increased feed costs impacting South Korea's fried chicken franchises
South Korea's fried chicken franchises are caught in a bind: poultry prices are surging due to avian influenza outbreaks and rising feed costs, but raising menu prices remains difficult under the government's push to rein in inflation.
NewsThailand Livestock Operating Signal Q2 2026
Feed cost relief was the main margin driver - now reversing.
NewsSouth Korea's Seoul Milk Cooperative develops premium strategy in response to country's falling milk consumption
Amid declining milk consumption in South Korea due to low birth rates and an aging population, and the expansion of tariff-free imports, domestic dairy companies are restructuring their businesses.
NewsSouth Dakota, US officials look to diversify soybean exports through better trade ties with Japan and South Korea
South Dakota, US officials are trying to strengthen trade relationships with Japan and South Korea as soybean farmers look to diversify beyond China, which has reduced its purchases.
NewsIndonesia aims for increase of two million breeding cattle by 2029
Indonesia's Coordinating Ministry for Food Affairs is targeting an increase of two million breeding cattle by 2029 as part of efforts to strengthen national meat and milk production.
NewsPork prices in Philippines could jump as fuel costs rise
Should fuel costs continue to climb, consumers in the Philippines may soon face higher pork prices, a group of local producers cautioned.
NewsPhilippines looking into setting up Bio-Safe facility in Subic Freeport
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.
NewsUttar Pradesh, India, to start buying wheat from farmers until June 15
The state government of Uttar Pradesh, India, will start purchasing wheat from farmers across the state on April 6, with the procurement continuing till June 15.
NewsThailand keeping watch on increasing production costs and market prices for pork, eggs, and chicken
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.
NewsMalaysia should prepare for increased food prices due to affected global supply chain, expert cautions
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.
NewsSouth Korea to control chicken prices by importing 15 million broiler hatching eggs
South Korea's agriculture ministry said on March 30 it will urgently import 15 million broiler hatching eggs in an effort to curb rising chicken prices.
NewsVietnam brought in more than 56,500 tonnes of poultry meat from Europe last year
Vietnam imported more than 56,500 tonnes of poultry meat from Europe in 2025, making it the second-largest buyer in Southeast Asia after the Philippines.
NewsLivestock sector in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, undergoes new phase of reforms
The livestock sector in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, has entered a new phase of reforms, digitisation, and improved service delivery in line with the transformation agenda of the current management of the department, aimed at improving governance, strengthening field services, and boosting long-term growth.
NewsBangladesh's urban chicken markets see rise in broiler chicken price
The price of broiler chicken in Bangladesh has increased in urban chicken markets.
NewsUp to 1,000 birds dead following bird flu outbreak in Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
A bird flu outbreak in Nagpur, Maharashtra, India, was confirmed on March 23 at the Central Hatchery at Seminary Hills after around 800 to 1,000 birds died.
NewsThailand sees sharp price increases in pork, chicken, and eggs
Thai consumers are being squeezed by rising living costs, with fresh food prices climbing sharply, particularly for pork, chicken and eggs.
NewsPond mapping, desilting could support higher fish output in Maharashtra, India, fisheries minister says
Technology-led pond mapping and desilting could help raise fish output across Maharashtra, India, said Fisheries Minister Nitesh Rane.
NewsCambodian livestock association holds summit to strengthen sustainable production
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.
NewsSouth Korean government task force to help implement policy of improving stocking density for layer hens
South Korea's Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs has formed a task force (TF) to ensure the smooth implementation of its policy to improve the stocking density for layer hens, hens that lay eggs, and will provide funding support for facility improvements.
NewsTARS 2026 centres on future-ready aquafeed industry for changing aquaculture ecosystem in Asia
The 15th edition of The Aquaculture Roundtable Series® (TARS 2026), with the theme, "AQUAFEEDS: Fit for Future 2.0", represents a strategic shift in aquafeed development to address current and future aquaculture needs for today's production systems and for the future aquaculture landscape.
NewsThai swine organisations announce rise in recommended live pig farm-gate prices
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.
NewsFisheries production in Davao Region, Philippines, dropped by 5% last year
The Philippine Statistics Authority in Davao Region (PSA-11) reported last week that regional fisheries production in 2025 reached 61,290.97 metric tonnes (MT), marking a 5% decrease from the 64,483.43 MT recorded in 2024.
NewsFive farms in Morang, Koshi, Nepal, hit bt bird flu
Bird flu has been confirmed at five poultry farms in Morang district, Koshi Province, eastern Nepal, raising concerns among authorities and farmers.
NewsState-run farm in Chhattisgarh, India, sees 4,400 chicken dead from bird flu
At least 4,400 chickens are reported to have died due to a bird flu (avian influenza) outbreak at a state-run poultry farm in Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh, India, within six days.
NewsAustralian advantages in agri-foo complementary to Vietnam's development strategy, according to trade official
Australia's strengths in the agri-food sector are highly complementary to Vietnam's development strategy, according to Chris Morley, Trade and Investment Commissioner, Austrade.
NewsUpcoming poultry facility in Zamboanga City, Philippines, expected to drive food security
A 22-hectare poultry complex will be built in Sinubong village, Zamboanga City, the Philippines, that will mark as a major boost to local food security efforts.
NewsSouth Korean fishing farms see output increased slightly last year
Fisheries output at South Korea's fishing farms rose slightly in 2025 from a year earlier, government data showed last week.
NewsTownship in Nay Pyi Taw Union Territory, Myanmar, declared FMD-free
Myanmar's Livestock Breeding and Veterinary Department declared Lewe Township in Nay Pyi Taw Union Territory, as a foot-and-mouth disease-free (FMD) Free Zone and Prevention Zone, at a ceremony held in Nay Pyi Taw last week.
NewsAndhra Pradesh, India, intervenes to promote livestock sector across Urban Local Bodies, Urban Development Authorities
The state government of Andhra Pradesh, India, issued orders last week introducing a significant policy intervention to promote livestock sector across Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) and Urban Development Authorities (UDAs).
NewsMaybank extends term loan facility for financing creation of Singapore's fourth egg farm
Maybank is extending a term loan facility of up to S$65 million (US$48 million) to ISE Foods Holdings (IFH), a subsidiary of SGX-listed Ellipsiz Ltd (Ellipsiz), as the sole bank financier to partially finance the development of Singapore's fourth egg farm (SG4EF).
NewsAuthorities in Kozhikode, Kerala, India, start precautionary measures following bird flu outbreak
Authorities have initiated precautionary measures following the confirmation of avian influenza in multiple local bodies in Kozhikode, Kerala, India.
NewsPoultry sector in Nepal contributes more than US$457.20 million annually to country's economy
Nepal's poultry sector contributes more than Rs60.96 billion (US$457.20 million) annually to the national economy, underscoring its growing importance within the agricultural sector, according to a government survey released last week.
NewsSouth Korea now sees 60 bird flu cases
South Korea has confirmed a new case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI) at a poultry farm, bringing the total number of cases this season to 60, officials said last week, Yonhap News Agency reported.
NewsPotential rise in chicken, egg prices in Malaysia due to Iran war
Malaysians may soon have to pay more for chicken and eggs, as rising costs linked to the Iran war are expected to ripple through the country's poultry industry.
NewsDanish agriculture in Vietnam to promote better food safety in pork sector
The Danish Agriculture & Food Council recently visited Vietnam to strengthen cooperation and push for higher food safety standards in the pork sector.
NewsSouth Korea reassures tainted chicken feet from China did not enter country
South Korea's food safety authorities said no imports of Chinese chicken feet linked to a recent hygiene controversy have entered the country, seeking to reassure consumers after reports of chemical bleaching at processing plants.
NewsNagaland, India, sees rising momentum in fisheries development
Fisheries development has gained momentum over the years in Nagaland, India, particularly in the areas of inland fisheries and freshwater aquaculture.
NewsPoultry farmers in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, India, call for registration of farms
In a bid to ensure transparency and proper record keeping of bird population, egg production and export activities, poultry farmers in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, India, one of the country's major egg production hubs, have stressed the need for registration of poultry farms.
NewsPhilippines suspends poultry from Argentina following bird flu outbreak
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) has temporarily banned domestic and wild birds and their products from Argentina, following an outbreak of high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI), or bird flu, in that country.
NewsSouth Korea plans to firm up quarantine measures at pig farms following discovery of ASF in feed
The South Korean government plans to strengthen quarantine measures at local pig farms, slaughterhouses and fodder production facilities, after the African swine fever (ASF) virus was detected in pig feed, the agricultural ministry said March 16.
NewsPT Japfa Comfeed Indonesia to lower feed prices in support of Indonesia's poultry sector
PT Japfa Comfeed Indonesia Tbk reiterated its commitment to supporting the stability of the national poultry sector by lowering animal feed prices.
NewsCambodia's agriculture ministry orders for close monitoring of fuel and gas prices and supplies
Cambodia's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has instructed all capital and provincial departments of agriculture to closely observe the supply and pricing of fuel and gas in their respective jurisdictions, ensuring that prices align with those announced by the Ministry of Commerce.
NewsLivestock industry in Vietnam looks to achieve US$1 billion in export value in coming years
Vietnam's livestock sector is aiming to reach US$1 billion in export value in the coming years, as rising production, stronger domestic consumption and expanding international markets drive the industry toward a more sustainable and competitive future.
News2026 Alltech Asia Import Risk Analysis highlights key regional and animal-specific mycotoxin concerns
Alltech, a global leader in animal nutrition, will release the results of its 2026 Alltech Asia Import Risk Analysis (https://www.alltech.com/alltech-asia-import-risk-analysis) on March 26, 2026.
NewsMalaysia sees first export of locally produced fresh milk with delivery to Singapore
Malaysia-based Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd has officially flagged off its inaugural bulk fresh milk export from F&N AgriValley in Gemas to Singapore, marking the country's first-ever export of locally produced bulk fresh milk.
NewsInitiative by Bangladesh to provide affordable food to poor residents starts
An initiative by Bangladesh's government has begun to provide milk, eggs, and meat at affordable prices for poor and needy residents during the holy month of Ramadan.
NewsPhilippines takes top spot as Brazil's biggest market for pork in 2025
The Philippines overtook China as Brazil's largest market for pork products last year as the country turned to importation while local output remained insufficient to meet strong domestic demand for the protein.
NewsGrowth of Assam, India dairy sector driven by five modern milk processing plants
The dairy sector of Assam, India, is witnessing steady growth with five modern milk processing plants now operational in the state and daily milk production reaching nearly 1.5 lakh litres (150,000 litres), the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said on March 7.
NewsHokkaido, Japan, hit by fourth HPAI case in current season
Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has confirmed an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) at a poultry farm in Hokkaido, marking the prefecture's fourth case and the 21st outbreak nationwide this season.
NewsCargill deepens India commitment, opens new dairy feed plant in Wazirabad
Underscoring its long-term confidence in India's livestock sector and to help accelerate growth in the Punjab dairy industry, Cargill Animal Nutrition & Health on February 26 opened a state-of-the-art dairy feed plant in Wazirabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
NewsVietnam's Finance Ministry advises increasing agri insurance premium subsidy level substantially
Vietnam's Finance Ministry has recommended raising the agricultural insurance premium subsidy level significantly.
NewsAviagen appoints new president of Asia to drive strategic growth
Aviagen® has appointed Antonin Bonneau as its new President of Asia, effective April 11.
NewsSarawak, Malaysia, set to grow fresh milk sector
Sarawak, Malaysia, is aiming to expand its fresh milk industry and raise public awareness of locally produced dairy products, said State Minister for Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Dato Sri Dr. Stephen Rundi Utom.
NewsPhilippines' government agencies to provide subsidies to agri workers as Middle East conflict push up fuel prices
Key government agencies in the Philippines are set to give subsidies to agricultural workers and public utility drivers to help them cope with the expected increase in fuel prices arising from the escalating tensions in the Middle East.
NewsMilk production in Maharashtra, India, sees 63.8% growth over 10 years
The Economic Survey 2025–26 shows milk production in Maharashtra, India, increased from 101.52 lakh metric tonnes (10.15 million MT) in 2015–16 to 166.26 lakh MT (16.63 million MT) in 2024–25, registering a growth of 63.8% over 10 years.
NewsMalaysia to boost number of meat inspectors
Malaysia's Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) will increase the number of meat inspectors nationwide as it seeks a four-star rating in an audit under Australia's Exporter Supply Chain Assurance System (ESCAS) scheduled for June.
NewsSouth Korea sees 53 bird flu cases following outbreak in northern outskirts of Seoul
South Korea has confirmed one additional case of highly pathogenic avian influenza at a farm on the northern outskirts of Seoul, bringing the total number of cases this season to 53, officials said on March 7.
NewsWorld Aquaculture Conference to be held in Singapore for second time
The organisers of World Aquaculture Conference and Trade Show have decided to return to Singapore in 2026 after it was successfully held in the country in 2022.
NewsSaudi Arabia's move to stop poultry imports from Indonesia not going to hurt latter's market, agri official says
Indonesia's Agriculture Minister, Andi Amran Sulaiman, said Saudi Arabia's decision to halt fresh poultry imports from the country will not hurt the domestic market, arguing instead that it could push exporters to move up the value chain and earn higher margins.
NewsMyanmar buyers sign agreement to source soybean meal from US
The US Embassy in Myanmar announced on February 25 that US exporters and Myanmar buyers signed an agreement for Myanmar to purchase soybean meal from the United States.
NewsNamakkal, Tamil Nadu, India, sees drop in egg price due to falling consumption
Following rise in temperature before the start of the summer season in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, India, the city's egg price reduced to ₹4.60 (US$0.055) due to a fall in consumption.
NewsThai health authorities caution public about consuming uncooked pork following Streptococcus suis cases
Health authorities in Thailand have alerted the public to be wary of consuming uncooked pork after 49 patients were reported to have contracted Streptococcus suis, with three deaths recorded in the first month of 2026.
NewsDe Heus completes acquisition of CJ Feed & Care, marking significant expansion in Asia
De Heus Animal Nutrition has announced the successful completion of the acquisition of CJ Feed & Care from CJ Cheil Jedang.
NewsIndonesia strengthens animal health standards in response to Saudi Arabia's restriction of poultry imports
Indonesia's Ministry of Agriculture is reinforcing animal health standards and biosecurity oversight following Saudi Arabia's policy of restricting poultry imports from several supplier countries, including Indonesia.
NewsBird flu cases in South Korea rise to 51
South Korea has confirmed one additional case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) at a layer farm north of Seoul, bringing the total number of cases reported this season to 51, authorities said on March 1.
NewsCore wheat supply of Malaysia's PPB Group still secure despite ongoing Middle East conflict
Malaysia-based PPB Group Bhd said the group's core wheat supply remains secure despite the escalation of conflict in the Middle East that has triggered massive disruptions in global logistics.
NewsFarmers group urges Philippines to reduce pork imports
Farmers group Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura (SINAG) is pressing the government of the Philippines to cut pork imports to support local hog raisers and boost domestic production.
NewsJerjjek Agri Venture investing US$2.86 million for poultry farm expansion in Nueva Ecija, Philippines
Nueva Ecija, Philippines-based Jerjjek Agri Venture Inc. is investing ₱160 million (US$2.86 million) for poultry farm expansion in the province.
NewsMalaysia-based Mag Holdings still optimistic about aquaculture sector's long-term prospects
Mag Holdings Bhd, an integrated aquaculture group in Malaysia, remains confident in the long-term prospects of the aquaculture sector.
NewsKerala, India, to achieve full self-sufficiency in milk, egg, and meat production by 2031, minister says
Kerala, India, will achieve total self-sufficiency in milk, egg, and meat production by 2031, Minister for Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development J. Chinchu Rani said on February 21.
NewsIndia's soybean meal exports dropped in volume year-on-year in January 2026
The Indian feed meal market is declining amid a sharp price spike in January, according to the Solvent Extractors' Association of India (SEA).
NewsFood prices in South Korea rocked by livestock disease outbreaks
A simultaneous outbreak of livestock diseases across cattle, pigs, and poultry in South Korea has caused fluctuations in food prices.
NewsPhilippines sees increase in swine, poultry numbers in Q4 2025
The swine and chicken populations in the Philippines rose in the fourth quarter of 2025, while the cattle herd decreased, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
NewsLaos pushing efforts to make livestock farming more competitive sector
Laos' Ministry of Agriculture and Environment is intensifying efforts to safeguard the livestock industry, develop livestock farming into a more competitive commercial sector, and strengthen cross-border trade.
NewsCorn production in Western Visayas, Philippines, sees 11.9% rise in volume last year
Western Visayas, the Philippines, posted an estimated total corn production of 201,859 metric tonnes in 2025, up 11.9% from 180,339 metric tonnes in 2024, according to data from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
NewsKhanh Hoa, Vietnam, approves livestock disease prevention plan for 2026
The Provincial People's Committee of Khanh Hoa, Vietnam, has approved its 2026 Disease Prevention Plan for livestock, poultry, and aquaculture.
NewsPhilippines ends ban on poultry from Illinois and Wisconsin, US
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) has lifted its temporary ban on poultry and poultry product imports from US states Illinois and Wisconsin, signaling a cautious reopening of trade while keeping Kansas under strict restrictions due to persistent avian influenza outbreaks.
NewsLivestock disease outbreaks keep South Korean authorities on high alert
Animal disease authorities in South Korea are on heightened alert as outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), African swine fever (ASF), and highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI) continue to be reported across the country.
NewsPig management system company Eco-Pork receives loan funding from Tokyo Star Bank
Eco-Pork, which provides the management support system, Porker, for utilising data in pig farming, announced on February 13 that it has secured funding through a loan with stock acquisition rights from Tokyo Star Bank.
NewsIndonesia works with Denmark to improve quality and safety assurance systems for feed
Indonesia's Ministry of Agriculture collaborated with the government of Denmark to strengthen national quality and safety assurance systems for animal feed, aiming to support farmers and boost the competitiveness of the country's livestock products.
NewsSisaket, Thailand, launches beef festival to promote high-quality cattle to global markets
Sisaket province, Thailand, has launched the Sisaket Premium Beef Festival 2026, aiming to push its high-quality cattle into global markets and promote a new livestock strategy focused on value over volume.
NewsOversupply causes drop in Thailand's swine prices
KGI Securities noted that Thailand's domestic swine prices took another hit over the past two weeks, dropping by 14% to stand at ฿55.5/kg (US$1.59).
NewsDemand for eggs to help keep Malaysia's poultry sector robust in near term, according to Teo Seng Capital
Teo Seng Capital Bhd said the Malaysian poultry sector is expected to remain robust in the near term, supported by steady consumer demand for eggs, which continue to be a budget-friendly and essential protein staple in daily diets.
NewsAviagen backs Malaysian poultry guidebook
Aviagen® recently sponsored the 2026 reprint of the "Guidebook on the Malaysian Poultry Industry – The Way Forward."
NewsThai Union Feedmill signs MoU to transfer aquaculture tech to Bangladeshi industry
Thai Union Feedmill Public Company Limited (TFM) has strengthened its regional presence by signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with partners from Bangladesh.
NewsSarawak, Malaysia, prepared to expand live pig exports to Selangor following pig farming ban
Sarawak, Malaysia, is ready to scale up its export of live pigs to Selangor following the recent decision by the Sultan of Selangor to prohibit pig farming in the state.
NewsMyanmar exported US$725 million worth of seafood products in 2024-25
Myanmar is continuously developing the fisheries industry, and in the 2024-2025 financial year, Taninthayi Region-the country's top exporter of saltwater fish products-earned US$303.628 million from seafood exports, including US$30.562 million from saltwater shrimp, an amount expected to rise this financial year compared with last year, according to the Taninthayi Region Fisheries Federation.
NewsIndonesia seeks increased cooperation with USDA on animal health and biosecurity
Indonesia's Agriculture Ministry is seeking deeper technical cooperation with the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) on animal health and national biosecurity to strengthen food security and boost livestock competitiveness, officials said on February 9.
NewsMalaysia's Jemaluang Dairy Valley in partnership to set up integrated dairy farm and processing plant in Cambodia
Cambodian agricultural firm DP Majas Chamkar Co., Ltd. has entered into a landmark $10 million partnership with Malaysia's Jemaluang Dairy Valley Sdn. Bhd. to establish an integrated dairy farm and processing plant, aiming to slash the country's heavy reliance on imported milk.
NewsMalaysian aquaculture operators welcome government's move to exclude tax on feed
Aquaculture operators in Malaysia have welcomed the government's move to exempt Sales and Service Tax (SST) on animal feed, calling it a timely measure to help reduce rising operating expenses in the sector.
NewsIndonesia positions West Nusa Tenggara as national hub for corn cultivation
The Indonesian government is positioning West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) Province as a national hub for garlic and corn cultivation to boost agricultural output, improve farmers' welfare, and strengthen food security, Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman said.
NewsSouth Korea brings in US eggs as bird flu disrupts supply
South Korea has begun importing shell eggs from the United States as authorities move to ease supply pressure created by repeated outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza in commercial laying flocks.
NewsPhilippine agri chief requests for better protocols for poultry from bird flu-free regions during visit to Japan
Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel concluded a ministerial visit to Japan on January 26-29, meeting Japan's new Agriculture Minister and the Senior Vice President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (Jica) to advance agriculture, fisheries, and food security cooperation.
NewsJapanese university achieves world's first complete aquaculture of blackthroat seaperch
Japan's Kindai University said on February 5 that it has achieved the world's first complete aquaculture of blackthroat seaperch, a popular and expensive fish in the country.
NewsPhilippine cattle multiplier farm with 20 heads to drive supply of quality breeders
A cattle multiplier farm in the Philippines will soon rise at the Agri-based Science and Technology Farm of the Aklan State University (AS) in Banga, Aklan.
NewsMalaysian government not against pig farming and pork consumption, country's PM clarifies
The government of Malaysia is not opposed to pig farming or pork consumption, but the rearing of such livestock should not take place in areas that could cause public concern, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
NewsPoultry farms in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, India, boost biosecurity after reported cases of bird flu
Poultry farms across Namakkal district, Tamil Nadu, India, have strengthened biosecurity and sanitation measures following a statewide advisory issued by the Tamil Nadu government.
NewsOpinions of Malaysian pork import associations differ on safety of pork from Thailand
Two associations representing Malaysian pork importers have expressed contradictory views over the safety of pork imports from Thailand recently authorised by Malaysia's Department of Veterinary Services (DVS).
NewsIndia-administered Janmu and Kashmir's livestock sector sees steady progress toward sustainable growth
The livestock and fisheries sectors in India-administered Jammu and Kashmir have recorded steady progress towards sustainable growth, food security and livelihood generation, supported by government interventions under programmes including the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP), according to official data.
NewsClose to 4,000 pigs to be put down after ASF strikes farm in South Gyeongsang, South Korea
Authorities in South Korea will cull 3,900 pigs after African swine fever (ASF) was confirmed at a farm in Changnyeong County, South Gyeongsang, the provincial government said on February 4.
NewsMalaysia allows four Thai exporters to deliver chilled and frozen pork to country
Malaysia has approved four Thai exporters to ship chilled and frozen pork and cuts to the country, with exports expected to reach ฿4 billion (US$128 million) in 2026, helping absorb Thailand's rising surplus output.
NewsBetter production of young fish to support Philippine aquaculture, fisheries authority says
The improved production of young fish will bolster the Philippines' aquaculture sector, which accounts for more than half of fisheries output, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) said.
NewsMowi in collaboration to strengthen Thai premium salmon market with fully integrated supply chain
CP AXTRA Public Company Limited, the operator of Asia's leading wholesaler and retailer, Makro and Lotus's, has entered into a strategic collaboration with Mowi, the world's largest producer of premium salmon, to strengthen Thailand's premium salmon market through a fully integrated end-to-end supply chain.
NewsVietnam's Hoang Anh Gia Lai achieves US$86.47 million net profit last year
Major Vietnamese agribusiness Hoang Anh Gia Lai Group (HAGL) reported a record net profit of ₫2.24 trillion (US$86.47 million) in 2025, more than doubling from a year earlier, after completing a major bond restructuring that sharply improved cash flow.
NewsSelangor, Malaysia, shuts down 80 pig farms
The government of Selangor, Malaysia, is actively carrying out the clearing of pig farms and has closed 80 farms, with only just over 30 currently still operating in Kuala Langat compared to the 115 previously reported, said state executive councillor Izham Hashim.
NewsIndonesia brings in 1,383 more cows from Australia
Indonesia imported 1,383 more cows from Australia this week, agriculture officials said on February 2, as part of an ambitious $3 billion plan to woo small farmers to join efforts to quadruple dairy output.
NewsSouth Korea sees first FMD case in nine months at cattle farm in Incheon
South Korea's first case of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in nine months was confirmed at a cattle farm in Incheon on January 31, authorities said.
NewsMajor Russian meat producer looking to enter North Korean market
One of Russia's largest meat producers is planning to enter the North Korean market this year, amid the accelerating agricultural trade between the two countries, the Siberia-based company announced on January 28.
NewsSouth Korea's fisheries project aims to achieve annual seafood production of four million tonnes by 2030
South Korea will push the 2030 fisheries and fishing village leap project, aiming by 2030 for annual seafood production of four million tonnes, annual fishing household income of ₩80 million (US$60,000), and seafood exports of ₩6 trillion (US$4.2 billion).
NewsVietnam's egg prices on the rise as Tet nears
Egg prices in Vietnam have continued to rise quietly but significantly in recent weeks, even though domestic supply is not yet in shortfall.
NewsMalaysian agriculture official assures no shortage of pork as Chinese New Year nears
There will be no shortage of pork in Malaysia for the upcoming Chinese New Year festive season, said the country's Deputy Agriculture and Food Security Minister Chan Foong Hin.
NewsMalaysia's fisheries authority calls on fisherman organisations to actively participate in aquaculture
The Fisheries Development Authority of Malaysia (LKIM) is encouraging Area Fishermen's Associations (PNK) and State Fishermen's Associations (PNN) to actively participate in aquaculture as part of efforts to strengthen national food security and raise the income of fishing communities.
NewsSingapore looks to resume live pig imports from Pulau Bulan, Indonesia
Authorities in Singapore are looking to resume live pig imports from Pulau Bulan, Indonesia, after these were paused in April 2023 following the detection of African swine fever (ASF) in a consignment of pigs from the island.
NewsSouth Korean Feed Manufacturers Association buys 60,000 tonnes of soybean meal from US, China, and South America
The South Korean Feed Manufacturers Association (KFA) purchased about 60,000 tonnes of soybean meal produced in the United States, China, or South American countries from COFCO at an international tender on January 13 at a price of $371.71/tonne C&F - including a surcharge for additional unloading at the port - according to European traders.
NewsSenator calls for reforms to strengthen farmers' and fishers' organisations in Philippines
A senator on January 26 called for structural reforms to strengthen farmers' and fishers' organizations in the Philippines, saying agriculture modernisation needs effective extension services and strong cooperatives at the grassroots.
NewsVietnam prepares roadmap for national traceability system covering all agricultural products and inputs
Vietnam's Ministry of Agriculture and Environment is preparing a roadmap to implement a comprehensive national traceability system covering all agricultural products and inputs by 2035, aiming to strengthen consumer confidence in the quality, food safety, and origin of Vietnamese goods.
NewsRecovery in hog and poultry sectors key driver to growth in Philippines' agriculturable production
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) said growth in agricultural production will be led by a continuing recovery in the hog and poultry industries, adding to expected record production for the staple crop, rice.
NewsPT Ultrajaya invests US$68.4 million to provide UHT milk for Indonesia's free meals programme
Indonesian Minister of Industry Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita announced that PT Ultrajaya Milk Industry & Trading Company Tbk has invested Rp1.14 trillion (US$68.4 million) to supply ultra high temperature (UHT) milk for the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) programme.
NewsKyrgyzstan to launch large-scale digital transformation of fishing industry
Kyrgyzstan is launching a large-scale digital transformation of its fishing industry.
NewsPRAN-RFL Group in partnership to set up RAS fish farm in Bangladesh
PRAN-RFL Group has partnered with Denmark's Assentoft Aqua to establish an indoor, fully controlled intensive fish farming facility in Bangladesh using recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) technology, marking a significant move into industrial-scale aquaculture.
NewsMalaysia's Hock Soon looks to direct future IPO proceeds to developing poultry farm in Perak
Malaysia's Hock Soon Capital Bhd plans to allocate the bulk of its future initial public offering (IPO) proceeds to develop a new poultry farm in Teluk Intan, Perak, aimed at expanding egg production capacity in line with its growth strategy.
NewsSouth Korean authorities restrict access to farms following ASF outbreak in Pocheon and Anseong
Authorities in South Korea are restricting access to farms in eight cities and regions in Gyeonggi after receiving reports of African swine fever (ASF), which were confirmed at two pig farms in Pocheon and Anseong.
NewsPhilippines seeks to drive livestock production in Antique with US$580,000 worth of projects
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture is looking forward to boosting livestock production in Antique with the provision of ₱34.1 million (US$580,000) worth of projects during the visit of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr in Hamtic, Antique on January 19.
NewsBangladesh's decision to ban import of day-old chicks causes concern among industry stakeholders
Industry stakeholders and experts in Bangladesh have expressed deep concern over the government's move to ban the import of day-old chicks (DOC) for commercial poultry farming.
NewsKazakhstan introduces support measures for aquaculture industry
Kazakhstan has introduced new state support measures for its aquaculture sector in an effort to reduce production costs, attract investment, and enhance the industry's long-term sustainability.
NewsBounty Plus, Inc. strengthens relationship with Aviagen as distributor of Ross in Philippines
Aviagen® Asia Pacific has announced that Bounty Plus Inc. has entered into a new supply agreement to become the authorised distributor of Ross® genetic stock in the Philippines - marking a significant evolution in the long-standing relationship between the two companies.
NewsJapan looks to rely less on key markets for agricultural and food product exports
The Japanese government said that it will seek to diversify export destinations for agricultural and food products to reduce the country's dependence on specific markets, taking China and the United States into account.
NewsMeghalaya, India, seeks self-sufficiency in fish production through large-scale farming
The Chief Minister of Meghalaya, India, Conrad K Sangma, said the state is promoting large-scale fish farming to achieve self-sufficiency in fish production and meet its growing demand.
NewsAuthorities in Philippines arrest individuals for smuggling hogs from Quezon to Santa Cruz, Marinduque
The Philippines has intensified its enforcement efforts against illegal livestock trading as personnel of the Santa Cruz Municipal Police Station (MPS), in coordination with local agricultural authorities, arrested four individuals for illegally transporting hogs from the province of Quezon to Santa Cruz, Marinduque on January 7.
NewsDelegation from Azerbaijan visits Israel to discuss opportunities for cooperation in aquaculture
As part of an official visit to Israel, a delegation from Azerbaijan led by the country's Minister of Agriculture, Majnun Mammadov, was acquainted with the activities of the National Aquaculture Center and the Sea‑Novation Innovation Center in Eilat.
NewsSouth Korea sees first ASF case in about two months
South Korea on January 17 confirmed its first case of African swine fever (ASF) in about two months, prompting the authorities to cull thousands of pigs and issue a standstill order to prevent the virus from spreading.
NewsIlocos Norte, Philippines, provides over US$67,524 in livestock and supplies to 550 farmers
The provincial government of Ilocos Norte, the Philippines, distributed over ₱4 million (US$67,524) in livestock and supplies to 550 farmers on January 5, as part of its ongoing support for local agricultural livelihoods.
NewsSelangor, Malaysia sultan against choice of location for centralisation of state's pig farming industry
The Sultan of Selangor, Malaysia, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, has disagreed with the state government's plan to centralise Selangor's pig farming industry in Bukit Tagar, Hulu Selangor.
NewsAgriLivestock & Feed Taiwan 2026 returns to Taipei on September 8-10
AgriLivestock & Feed Taiwan, part of Taiwan Smart Agriweek, one of Asia's dedicated events for livestock farming, returns to TaiNEX 1 in Taipei, Taiwan, on September 8–10.
NewsRegional hub in Eastern Visayas, Philippines, to drive farm productivity and food security
The Philippines' Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is putting up a regional hub for "Project Smarter Approaches to Reinvigorate Agriculture as an Industry" (SARAI) in Eastern Visayas to boost farm productivity and food security.
NewsSudurpaschim Province, Nepal, sees milk availability increased to 120 - 130 liters per capita annually
Milk availability in Sudurpaschim Province, Nepal, has risen to 120�130 liters per capita per year, driven largely by the commercialisation of milk production.
NewsM&A Securities to underwrite initial IPO of Malaysia's Hock Soon Capital
Hock Soon Capital Bhd, a Malaysia-based poultry farming firm, said on January 7 M&A Securities has agreed to underwrite its initial public offering (IPO) on the Main Market.
NewsIndonesian minister visits flood-affected areas in Aceh to speed up recovery of aquaculture farmland
Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs, Zulkifli Hasan, inspected flood-hit areas in Aceh to accelerate the recovery of aquaculture and farmland and protect food supplies.
NewsAuthorities in Vietnam arrest food company CEO for diseased pork used in food production
Vietnamese police have arrested the chief executive officer of Halong Canned Food JSC after uncovering more than 130 tonnes of diseased pork used in food production.
NewsFarmers in Vietnam implement measures to protect livestock from severe cold
In response to prolonged cold spells and sharp temperature drops, several localities in Vietnam have proactively implemented measures to protect livestock and poultry and minimise losses caused by severe cold.
NewsIndonesia looks to export corn this year
Indonesia is preparing to export rice and corn in 2026, the chief executive officer of state-owned food logistics company Bulog, Ahmad Rizal Ramdhani, announced.
NewsProvinces in Pakistan turn to private companies for acquisition of wheat for strategic reserves
The Pakistani provinces of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan have decided to engage private companies for the procurement of wheat for their respective strategic reserves.
NewsStudy needed to determine use of pokkali fields in Kerala, India, for round-the-year paddy-fish farming
A detailed scientific study is required to assess the potential of round-the-year integrated paddy-fish farming in the pokkali fields of Kerala, India, said Union minister of state for agriculture and farmer's welfare Ram Nath Thakur said.
NewsPhilippines' agriculture department to ensure farmers, fishers benefit from US$114 billion national budget
The Philippines Department of Agriculture (DA) on January 5 said it will ensure that the ₱6.793 trillion (US$114.4 billion) national budget, which seeks to strengthen the agriculture sector in the Philippines, will indeed benefit farmers and fishers.
NewsAlltech appoints new general manager for Thailand, Myanmar and Laos
Alltech has appointed Chew Boon Kee as general manager for Thailand, Myanmar and Laos and as APAC key account director.
NewsUS soybean exporters set sights on Thailand
Thailand has become a primary target for US soybean exporters as American farmers struggle to find alternative markets following the collapse of trade with China.
NewsPoultry agricultural cooperative launched in Takeo, Cambodia
A modern poultry agricultural cooperative has been launched in Takeo province, Camboida, with assistance from the country's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries (MAFF).
NewsNew bird flu case reported at poultry farm in Okcheon, North Chungcheong, South Korea
South Korea has confirmed an additional case of highly pathogenic avian influenza at a poultry farm, bringing the total number of cases this season to 33, authorities said on January 6.
NewsMalaysia keen on expanding partnership with US in corn production for animal feed
Malaysia has expressed its willingness to expand its strategic partnership with the United States in the agriculture and food security sectors, including the production of corn for animal feed, improving agriculture mechanisation and automation as well as developing round cabbage crops in low-lying areas.
NewsIndonesia stops entry of pork from Spain
The Indonesian Quarantine Agency (Barantin) has banned the entry of pork and its derivatives from Spain following reports of an African swine fever (ASF) outbreak in the country.
NewsSufficient supplies of livestock products in Vietnam as Tet approaches, agriculture official says
Vietnam's Ministry of Agriculture and Environment said supplies of livestock products would be sufficient to meet market demand during, before, and after the Lunar New Year (Tet) 2026, despite an expected seasonal uptick in consumption at a regular press briefing in Hanoi on January 6.
NewsPoultry farmers go on strike in Tamil Nadu, India
Poultry farmers in Tamil Nadu, India, on January 1 commenced a strike by halting production, demanding that broiler units revise the rearing rate of chicken in the state.
NewsIndonesia's animal welfare regulation issued, opening wider opportunities for cage-free egg development
The government of Indonesia has officially issued Minister of Agriculture Regulation (Permentan) No. 32 of 2025 on the Implementation of Animal Welfare.
NewsVietnam's meat imports expected to continue rising this year
Vietnam's livestock industry is predicted to face significant challenges in the new year.
NewsIndonesia prepares recovery programme for livestock sector following floods
The Indonesian government has prepared a post-disaster recovery programme for the livestock sector following recent floods and landslides in several parts of Sumatra.
NewsIndonesia bans corn imports for this year
The Indonesian government announced a total ban on the import of rice, table sugar, and corn for 2026, citing a significant rise in domestic production and a strategic pivot toward national food self-sufficiency.
NewsSabah, Malaysia, to continue developing livestock farming, crop production through high-impact programmes
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industry (MAFFI) of Sabah, Malaysia, will continue developing food crop cultivation and livestock farming through the implementation of high-impact programmes aimed at increasing people's income and strengthening the state's food security.
NewsSouth Korea to expand issuance of visas for foreign aquaculture technicians
To address labor shortages in South Korea's aquaculture industry, the country's government will expand the issuance of visas for foreign aquaculture technicians.