South Korea reports African swine fever
According to a news report in Korea Times, South Korea’s agricultural ministry has issued a 48-hour standstill order on pig farms and facilities in the eastern Gangwon Province following confirmation of the country’s second case of African swine fever this year. The first one was in May.
Officials culled around 5,610 pigs in an effort to curb the spread of the virus, according to the report, and the country’s prime minister told officials to take quarantine measures.
There is some concern about the potential impact on pork supply, said the report.
Read also
Zelenskyy proposes using foreign vessels to export Ukrainian and Russian grain
India has lifted the ban on wheat exports
Tunisia has purchased 25,000 tonnes of corn through an international tender
Happy Independence Day, Ukraine!
The world’s breadbaskets are facing weather-related and logistical challenges
Got additional questions?
We will be happy to assist!
Write to us
Our manager will contact you soon