[Note] Survey on the current status of the Japanese pig farming industry

Published 2024년 9월 9일

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The Korean pork industry is currently reviewing grading standards and management stability systems, with a focus on black pigs, following the example of Japan. Despite not directly visiting local institutions due to livestock disease concerns, the research delegation gathered information on the Japanese pork industry through meetings with relevant associations. Findings include a comprehensive grading system, ungraded pork transactions, and the effectiveness of Japan's Pork Management Stabilization Grant in supporting producers during challenges like increased feed prices or decreased pork prices. This grant, which provides subsidies when sales revenue falls below production costs, has aided in maintaining fair prices and promoting the sustainability of pig farming in Japan.

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Recently, as the need for separate grading standards for black pigs has been raised due to the diversification and sophistication of pork quality, the government is currently reviewing a pilot project in the Jeju region. In relation to this, the Korea Pork Producers Association, the Korea Meat Distribution Export Association, Jeju Provincial Office, and Jeju Black Pig Producers Association visited Japan for three nights and four days from the 26th of last month to conduct grading standards and management stability system research, and to seek ways to develop the Korean pork industry. # 23% of total slaughtered pigs are not graded Although direct visits to local institutions were not made due to livestock disease issues, we had time to understand the current status of the Japanese pork industry through meetings with the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, the Korea Livestock Industry Promotion Agency, the Japan Pork Producers Association, and the Japan Meat Grading ...

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