Pigmeat production in China increased by 4.2% in quarter one of 2026 to 16.69m tonnes, with 200.26m pigs processed, an increase of 2.8% (WBR/Reuters).
Britain – record milk production
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The AHDB reports that milk production in Britain increased by 5% in marketing year 2025/26 to 13.02bn litres, the highest volume ever recorded for a marketing year
Paraguay – soybean production estimate
USDA has increased its soybean production estimate for marketing year 2025/26 to 12.1m tonnes, an 11% increase due to favourable weather and strong yields.
Canada – beef imports forecast
The USDA has revised its forecast for Canada’s beef imports in 2026 to 320,000 tonnes, some 15,000t more than the December forecast.
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China – pork production increase
Pigmeat production in China increased by 4.2% in quarter one of 2026 to 16.69m tonnes, with 200.26m pigs processed, an increase of 2.8% (WBR/Reuters).
Britain – record milk production
The AHDB reports that milk production in Britain increased by 5% in marketing year 2025/26 to 13.02bn litres, the highest volume ever recorded for a marketing year
Paraguay – soybean production estimate
USDA has increased its soybean production estimate for marketing year 2025/26 to 12.1m tonnes, an 11% increase due to favourable weather and strong yields.
Canada – beef imports forecast
The USDA has revised its forecast for Canada’s beef imports in 2026 to 320,000 tonnes, some 15,000t more than the December forecast.
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