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Aerial picture of one of the sites of Bompieri Farms in northern Italy. Photo: Bompieri Farms

27-01 | News

Canadian biosecurity system crosses the Atlantic

Estonia's level of self-sufficiency in pork has dropped to 50%. Photo: Koos Groenewold

26-01 | News

ASF Estonia: Multi-million pig industry recovery plan launched

Gestating sows on a farm in Paraná state, Brazil. Photo: Vincent ter Beek

25-01 | News

EU-Mercosur deal referred to court – delay likely

Weaners forage

23-01 | Article

Farm visit: Weaners having a field day with forage

Photo: Frank Uylenbroek

22-01 | News

New rules will cost Germany’s pig farmers €4.4 billion

Richard Maatman (born 1969) has been CEO of Hendrix Genetics since April 2023. He grew up on a layer farm and hatchery and studied animal science at Wageningen University & Research, the Netherlands, specialising in genetics. He started working in 1993 as a geneticist/breeder for layers at Euribrid and continued to pursue a career in broiler breeding. After having also worked in animal nutrition for several years, he returned to breeding in 2022, as deputy CEO of Hendrix Genetics. Photos: Van Assendelft Fotografie

21-01 | Interview

Richard Maatman (Hendrix Genetics): ‘Our impact carries great responsibility’

Image: Shutterstock

20-01 | News

Research: ASF virus rapidly attacks pig immune system

Sustainability Impact Award 2026 moves to final selection

20-01 | News

Sustainability Impact Award 2026 moves to final selection

{How to make sure that all pigs will grow economically even when the markets are adverse? Photo: Koos Groenewold}

19-01 | Expert opinion

What to do to remain profitable in times of ASF?

Sows in a farm in the Brazilian state Paraná. Under the EU-Mercosur treaty, 25,000 tons of pork can be brought into the EU under a reduced tariff. Photo: Vincent ter Beek

17-01 | News

The EU-Mercosur treaty: why are Europe’s farmers on edge?

Some the weaner pigs will be finished at Roseworthy, in ecoshelters. Photos: Vincent ter Beek

16-01 | Article

Farm visit: Maternity rings (part 3) – Future plans

{Sows and piglets on a farm in Brazil. Photo: Daniel Azevedo

15-01 | News

Brazil records another record pork export year

Overview of the room with maternity rings. It is remarkable how little iron can be seen. Photos: Vincent ter Beek

14-01 | Article

Farm visit: Maternity rings (part 2) – The scientific background

Pig carcasses in a chilled room. Photo: Bert Jansen

13-01 | News

Russia kicks off pork exports to Africa

One of the largest protests against the EU-Mercosur deal took place in Ireland this weekend. Photo: ANP

12-01 | News

Farmers in Europe protest against EU-Mercosur deal