Poland: Sharp decline in number of pig farms

Source: Pig333.com, 4 May 2021, photo credit: DiscoverCracow.com

Poland has observed a sharp decline in its pig inventory and in the number of pig farms. In April 2021, the pig inventory was 10.2 million head, which is down 9.4% from January 2021. The pig inventory was at such levels 70 years ago.

According to ARMA data, more than 20,000 pig farms were liquidated during these last few months. At the end of April, there were just 80,006 farms, compared to January of this year with 103,659 pig farms.

April 2021/ ARiMR and CSO/ Poland.
www.arimr.gov.pl
https://stat.gov.pl/
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The South African Pork Producers’ Organisation (SAPPO) coordinates industry interventions and collaboratively manages risks in the value chain to enable the sustainability and profitability of pork producers in South Africa.