Pig farmers in Uruguay make movement for the survival of the sector

The Uruguayan Association of Pork Producers (AUPC) directed efforts so that industries that import, process and sell pork meat acquire at least 2% of the raw material they need from local breeders and, in addition, that there is a price that allows sustaining its production systems. Fernando Andrade, president of the AUPC, told El Observador that the loss of producers continues to be a serious problem, that every month a hatchery closes and that to correct this, the fundamental tool is to be sure that what will be produced can be sold . “Almost no one buys pork in Uruguay, it is difficult to sell and, although there are other problems, this is the main one right now,” he said. Andrade added that it is impossible for someone who is not involved in a sales dynamic to advance. Several producers support themselves because they are part of the Uruguayan Agricultural Limited Cooperative of Pig Producers (Caluprocerd), which, among other services, channels the sale of quality animals ...