Pig farming in the South: breeding stock of females grows in Rio Grande do Sul and indicates resumption of the sector

With a growth of 3.3%, the breeding stock in Rio Grande do Sul indicates a recovery in the pig farming sector. The breeding stock of pigs in Rio Grande do Sul showed a growth of 3.3% in the last year, reaching 400,534 animals, up from 387,756 recorded previously. The data is from a survey conducted by the Association of Pig Farmers of Rio Grande do Sul, which monitors the evolution of the activity in the state. The research was prepared based on information collected from different links in the production chain, including independent producers, cooperatives, agribusinesses, and partnership systems. The study allows for the evaluation of not only the total volume of the breeding stock but also its distribution among the various production models of pig farming in Rio Grande do Sul. Agribusinesses lead, while partnerships register the highest growth Agribusinesses continue to concentrate the largest share of the breeding stock, with 229,100 animals. Despite the leadership, the ...