Turkey and pork production increases in Peru as the end-of-year holidays approach

Published 2024년 10월 15일

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Peru has seen a rise in the production of fattening turkey and pork with increases of 19.4% and 4.5% respectively, leading to a 0.9% growth in the livestock sector from January to August of this year. This growth is largely due to higher production in Lima, Ica, and Arequipa, and is attributed to increased consumption. Peru consumes more turkey than any other South American country. However, concerns have been raised about the misuse of funds withdrawn from private pension funds, with no awareness campaigns conducted by the SBS, as criticized by the Qispi Association.

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There are 2 months left to celebrate the end of the year holidays, where Peruvians usually prepare turkey and pork, both for Christmas and New Year's dinner. In this sense, the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (Midagri) noted an increase in the production of fattening turkey and pork in the country. Fattening turkey production grew by 19.4%, with higher placements in Lima, Amazonas and Huánuco; while pork production also increased by 4.5%, with higher placements in Lima, Ica and Arequipa. In this sense, he said that the livestock subsector showed a growth of 0.9% in the period from January to August of this year, that is, in the first eight months of 2024. This result was largely due to the higher chicken production that increased by 2.9% in Lima, Arequipa and La Libertad; Pork 3% in Lima, Arequipa and Ica; beef 0.8% in Puno, Huánuco and Amazonas; and fattening turkey 11.8%, mainly in Lima. “This increase was primarily attributed to the higher rate of consumption, ...

Source: Rpp