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African Swine Fever Cases in EU Drop 83 Percent in 2024

The number of wild boars infected with African swine fever within the EU decreased by 83 percent in 2024, compared to the previous year. This means that the number of cases is the lowest since 2017.

African Swine Fever Cases in EU Drop 83 Percent in 2024

Ladybug Named 2025 Garden Bug of the Year for Its Benefits

Harmless and useful, but misunderstood with an undeserved bad reputation. Rarely has a bug been in such need of a little extra encouragement as the ladybug – this year's garden bug.

Ladybug Named 2025 Garden Bug of the Year for Its Benefits

Police Dogs Suffering in New Patrol Vehicles, Handlers Report

Police dogs are suffering when they ride in the police's new dog patrol vehicles. .

Police Dogs Suffering in New Patrol Vehicles, Handlers Report

Sweden Faces Declining Groundwater Levels Amid Dry Conditions

In large parts of Sweden, the groundwater levels are far below normal for the time of year – and lower levels are expected. The starting point for the summer is not good, says Carl-Erik Hjerne, hydrogeologist at SGU.

Sweden Faces Declining Groundwater Levels Amid Dry Conditions

Summer Jobs Available: Collect Wildflower Seeds Across Sweden

If meadows are to be recreated, seeds of the right kind are needed. Now a project is starting to collect the seeds across the entire country.

Summer Jobs Available: Collect Wildflower Seeds Across Sweden

Swedish Seafood Consumption Declines, Falling Short of Health Recommendations

It is recommended to eat two-three portions of fish and shellfish per week. We do not do that.

Swedish Seafood Consumption Declines, Falling Short of Health Recommendations

Bee Colonies Vanishing in Sweden: Over 50 Cases Reported

**Over 50 beekeepers have reported that their bees have escaped recently, according to the Swedish Beekeepers' Association. ** The reports mainly come from Skåne, but also from other parts of Götaland.

Bee Colonies Vanishing in Sweden: Over 50 Cases Reported

Sweden Restores Over 35 Square Kilometers of Wetlands in 2024

In 2024, over 31 square kilometers of wetland were restored, according to the Environmental Protection Agency's compilation. Above all, the work has been done in protected areas.

Sweden Restores Over 35 Square Kilometers of Wetlands in 2024

Rising Dairy Prices Boost Swedish Farmers' Profitability

The past year has seen the price of dairy products such as milk, cream, and cheese skyrocket. The compensation that farmers receive has also increased.

Rising Dairy Prices Boost Swedish Farmers' Profitability

Sweden Unveils Updated Food Strategy to Boost Domestic Production

Sweden's national food strategy is to be updated. The purpose is to create a strategy for the entire food chain that will increase production in Sweden, according to Rural Affairs Minister Peter Kullgren.

Sweden Unveils Updated Food Strategy to Boost Domestic Production

Swedish Agriculture Board Rethinks Controversial Animal Space Rules

The Board of Agriculture backs down from a criticized proposal for new rules for companion animals, announces the agency in a press release. "The proposal has created anxiety and anger," says the Director-General of the Board of Agriculture.

Swedish Agriculture Board Rethinks Controversial Animal Space Rules

Egg smuggling to the USA increases sharply

Egg smuggling to the USA has increased dramatically as a consequence of the egg crisis in the country. Compared to last year, the seizures of eggs have increased by 36 percent, reports the customs and border protection agency CBP.

Egg smuggling to the USA increases sharply

The Proposal: Now the Dwarf Rabbit Should Have Plenty of Room

Larger enclosure space for animals kept as companions and hobbies – and no lonely rabbits. These are some of the Board of Agriculture's proposals for new rules.

The Proposal: Now the Dwarf Rabbit Should Have Plenty of Room

Bird Flu on Pheasant Farm in Skåne

The season's first case of bird flu has been confirmed in an enclosure with pheasants in Kristianstad municipality. A zone with special restrictions for poultry farms has been established around the facility.

Bird Flu on Pheasant Farm in Skåne

The Garden's Dangerous Free Passengers

That animals can bring with them dangerous infections from other countries is known to most. But plants, we have poorer control over.

The Garden's Dangerous Free Passengers

The Garden's Dangerous Free Passengers

That animals can bring with them dangerous infections from other countries is known to most. But plants, we have poorer control over.

The Garden's Dangerous Free Passengers

SEK 180 million to mink farmers who shut down

Mink companies that wind up their operations before June 30 this year will receive state support. The decision can contribute to mink breeding in Sweden ceasing entirely, according to the industry organization Swedish Mink.

SEK 180 million to mink farmers who shut down

More cats are being registered.

Two years after the demand for cats to be identity-marked and registered, there are now over half a million cats in the Agricultural Agency's records. .

More cats are being registered.

Warning about dangerous chew toys for dogs

In several European countries, chew bones are suspected to have caused illness and death in dogs. Due to the symptoms, the condition in affected dogs is called the werewolf syndrome, reports SVT News Skåne.

Warning about dangerous chew toys for dogs

Less milk, more poultry on our dinner tables

Cut down or stopped with milk? Then you're not alone. Since 1980, Swedes' milk consumption has more than halved, according to the Board of Agriculture's statistics.

Less milk, more poultry on our dinner tables

Minister failed to register her chickens

Culture Minister Parisa Liljestrand (M) has chickens at home – but had missed registering them with the Board of Agriculture. Thus, she broke against the EU's regulatory framework, reports [Expressen](https://www.

Minister failed to register her chickens

Drought struck this year's harvest

This year's harvest is expected to be slightly better than last year's disastrous harvest, according to the Swedish Board of Agriculture's prognosis. The grain harvest is estimated to amount to 5.

Drought struck this year's harvest

Sold python norms and lizards for 100,000 - prosecuted

Python norms and lizards were sold via social media and generated more than 100,000 kronor annually for a private individual. However, the man is now being prosecuted, suspected of species protection crimes, as he did not have the correct certificates for his business.

Sold python norms and lizards for 100,000 - prosecuted

No Charges for Shot Chimpanzees

The prosecutor is discontinuing the preliminary investigation for animal cruelty after four chimpanzees were shot dead and one was injured at Furuvik Zoo. The shootings did not violate the Animal Protection Act, according to the prosecutor.

No Charges for Shot Chimpanzees