Netherlands: economic outlook for the pig sector worsens
After several years of favourable conditions, the Dutch agricultural sector presents a more mixed picture in 2026.
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France: pig farming profitability remains under pressure
Profitability on French pig farms remains under pressure, although the sharp rise in quotations recorded since July has improved the situation…
EU pig slaughter set to rise in 2026 on strong 2025 returns
EU pig slaughter is forecast to increase by 0.36% in 2026 to 230.5 million head, according to a USDA Foreign Agricultural Service livestock report…
Weekly pig report: Lean hog futures bears remain in control
Pig outlook—Oct 1: Lean hog futures bears remain in control December lean hog futures on Thursday hit a contract low.
Increased supply and weight bring a sharp drop in pig prices
2 of October 2026 Pig prices in Portugal fell by 0,06€/kg carcass to 1,98€/kg carcass on the Pig Exchange in the second half of September.