[Issue+] Crossroads of growth and stagnation, where is the domestic goat industry heading?

The rapidly rising ‘blue ocean’ goat meat market…facing difficulties due to increased imports, insufficient pedigree and management, a breakthrough must be found… Moving beyond ‘niche consumption’ focused on supplementary food… Developing menus and expanding distribution channels is necessary for it to become a daily food ingredient… Unification of producer organizations to Strengthen the competitiveness of the goat industry and improve systems Voices need to be raised… As goat farming emerges as a main livestock for farmers' income alongside the implementation of the ‘Special Act on the Termination of Goat Farming, Slaughter, and Distribution for Dog Meat Purposes’ and the management of goats as a major livestock, there has been a continuous call for comprehensive research to address on-site difficulties and secure the industry's competitiveness. According to the ‘2024 Other Livestock Statistics’ released by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries in November last ...