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Meat <strong>Sector</strong> Study<br />

PIGS O – Opportunities T – Threats<br />

External factors External factors<br />

Land Climate fits for pig farms Farms too small for fodder<br />

(climate,<br />

rainfall,<br />

mountains)<br />

Market<br />

production<br />

Local 56,000 pigs are imported plus<br />

consumption 11,529 tons meat (corresponding to<br />

and 230,580 pigs), mostly deep frozen<br />

production from Brazil; local production is<br />

161,000 pigs; = 7,45 kg / head and<br />

35 % self-sufficiency; consumer<br />

trend towards fresh meat and<br />

growing meat consumption offers<br />

new opportunities<br />

Price Average price live weight Lek /kg 2 - Imported deep frozen pork is very<br />

300, average live weight when<br />

sold/slaughtered 70-110 kg<br />

cheap (around USD 2 / kg)<br />

Trade<br />

Imports almost finished pigs with 80<br />

(import,<br />

kg; no exports feasible due to non<br />

export)<br />

enforcement of food safety laws<br />

Products<br />

Legal base<br />

Besides fresh meat also processed<br />

products, if imports can be<br />

substituted<br />

Services Bigger farmers have their own Extension service underdeveloped,<br />

experts and are internationally farmers need advice in fodder<br />

connected<br />

production and nutrition; financial<br />

services for farmers almost not<br />

available<br />

Subsidies NAF in preparation Veterinary inspections weak and not<br />

coordinated between MAFCP and<br />

municipalities<br />

Public<br />

infrastructure<br />

IPARD offers co-financing No budgetary support for pig farmers<br />

Farmer's<br />

Farmers not well organised, no<br />

organisation<br />

Producer Groups on the ground<br />

Cooperation No strategy for vertical integration<br />

Low level of cooperation between<br />

pig breeders<br />

Meat <strong>Sector</strong> Study, page 55

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