Global Cuts | March 24

Global Cuts

26 Mar 2026

International Meat News for 24 March 2026

Regional Fertilizer shortages threaten spring planting in US, Canada   Canada Farm Credit Canada offers aid to farmers, companies affected by Iran war price spikes Canadian producers raise concerns over potential trade deal on Brazilian beef   Mexico Spain’s Agriculture Minister Visits Mexico to Boost Trade   United States Beef Checkoff Celebrates 40 Years of Driving Beef Demand Consumer education key piece of sustaining beef demand US beef imports forecast to rise on strong demand for lean trimmings USDA projects higher red meat and poultry production US-China Trade Talks Delayed, Leaving Beef Exports on Ice Diet shifts, competitive pricing boost pork demand Lean Carcass Value Continues to Strengthen AI and the next management shift in pork production

European Union Von der Leyen to visit Australia as trade deal nears finish line Trade deal with Australia set to open EU markets to notable amount of agricultural produce   Greece Greece bans livestock products from Lesvos after foot-and-mouth disease outbreak Greece Confirms First Foot-and-Mouth Disease Case in 25 Years on Lesvos   Russia Russia says-multiple cattle illnesses are complicating Siberian outbreak The Philippines Becomes Russia’s Third Largest Buyer Of Pork Russian pig farmers feel effects of poultry imports from China   Ukraine Ukraine increased pork fat imports by 70%   United Kingdom Tesco becomes first UK supermarket to leave barcodes behind after 50 years CO₂ stunning ban could triple costs for UK pork processors, report warns

China China urges hog producers to manage output, vows timely reserve adjustments China restricts fertilizer exports, further crimping war-tightened supply China taps fertilizer reserves as Hormuz closure disrupts global supply   South Korea South Korea on highest alert as three major livestock diseases spread nationwide   Vietnam Danish expertise to boost Vietnam’s pork industry

Australia Australia and European Union poised to sign trade deal Regenerative grazing study reveals trade-offs for sheep farmers   New Zealand Pork Prices Hold Steady as Food Costs Rise Across New Zealand Cape Town intensifies efforts against foot-and-mouth disease outbreak Beef mince and steak prices surge as annual food costs climb 4.5% The New Zealand red meat sector welcomes US beef tariff move

Argentina In-Depth: A Sleeping Giant — Argentina’s Meat Industry Unshackled   Brazil China says Brazil has already filled over 30% of 2026 beef import quota Tighter checks disrupt Brazilian soybean exports China

War in Iran threatens fresh food price shock across developing world US-Iran Clash Disrupts Global Meat Trade: Reports Global financial tightening makes South and Southeast Asia’s food security fragile The Iran War Isn’t Just A Gas-Price Story. It’s A Food-Price Crisis

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