Thai Pig Farms Face Crisis Amid Oversupply; Call for Balance Grows

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Small pig farms in Thailand risk closure due to a surplus of pigs. The Swine Raisers Association of Thailand (SRAT) blames larger farms for increasing production beyond demand, according to SRAT President Sitthiphan Thankiatphinyo.

 

Sitthiphan stressed the importance of balancing pork supply with demand to avoid price swings, recalling past cases where disease outbreaks led to high pork prices, harming consumers. On the other hand, smuggled pork from abroad lowered prices, causing many farmers to shut down.

 

Sitthiphan urged large farms to work with small ones for sustainability instead of just boosting output. Thailand raises about 20 million pigs annually, mainly at 10 major farms, which continue ramping up production despite stable demand.

 

 

He warned that without addressing this imbalance, small farms could face financial ruin. Meanwhile, Suntharaphon Singriwong, head of the Northern Swine Raisers Association, praised the government's effort to stop illegal use of growth substances in pig feed.

 

Suntharaphon noted the Department of Livestock Development (DLD) is leading food safety initiatives, advising consumers to buy pork with the DLD OK logo for assurance. This government action is seen as a positive move to ensure pork safety and stabilize the industry.

 

-- 2024-12-17

 

 

[NativeBob]

28 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

DLD OK logo

is it holografic?