3 challenges that Thai pig farmers must face in 2023 

In the past year 2022 , Thai pig raisers had to go through the crisis that swarmed throughout the year Since the outbreak of “African Swine Fever” or “ASF” caused severe losses. The number of pigs decreased by more than 50 percent. 

The amount of pork was not enough for consumption. Allowing criminals to seize the opportunity to smuggle in “savage pork” to sell at cheap prices. causing the price of pigs in front of the farm to fall aggravate farmers who have to bear the burden “High production costs”, 

including feed raw material prices that have increased due to the Russian-Ukrainian war. depreciation of the baht and government policies that make Thai corn prices higher than the world market. In addition, there is an increase in the cost of managing disease prevention systems. But many farmers still stand to support their business until the year 2023 has passed.

However, obstacles or big problems that pig raisers still have to face this year, starting from “high production costs“, which the Thai Feed Producers Association predicts that in 2023, feed raw material prices will likely remain at a high level go While Thailand produces only 40% of animal feed raw materials, 

the remaining 60% depends on imports. Both carbohydrate groups such as maize, wheat and barley and protein groups such as soybeans, soybean meal, and DDGS, 

whose prices fluctuate due to external factors such as the Russian-Ukrainian war. There is no sign of ending soon, as both countries are the world’s major exporters of wheat and maize. 

In addition, China, the world’s largest animal feed producer, rushed to buy huge amounts of raw materials. after the economy is recovering after the COVID-19 crisis In contrast to the world’s major raw material producing countries have to suffer from drought. Productivity does not meet target make the price increase together with the weak baht As a result, 

the cost of importing raw materials increases while the government policy that wants to take care of farmers who grow crops both income insurance measures time limits on corn imports The 3:1 import control measure includes import duties such as soybean meal import duties of 2%, fish meal 15%, DDGS 9%, and corn under the WTO framework in the quota of 20% outside the 73 quota. % etc. 

These things increase the cost of animal feed production. It is expected that in 2023, the price of animal feed raw materials will increase by about 10% when combined with the cost of labor and energy used in animal feed production that should increase by about 15- 20% will definitely affect the cost of animal feed production. Therefore, 

it is difficult for the pig raiser to avoid the burden of high costs. When combined with the cost of the biosecurity system to prevent damage from epidemics, especially ASF, it is a challenge for farmers to manage. in order to pass this important problem   

While “ASF” is still considered another important problem in raising pigs in 2023, although there are no reports of encounters in every area like in the beginning of the outbreak, ASF still circulates ready to cause problems as soon as there is a failure in prevention.

disease Especially in a situation where it seems The disease has calmed down. more careful don’t underestimate the thought The disease has calmed down. Farmers must not neglect to strictly adhere to the biosecurity system. because if the disease is missed, the damage is repeated It may be difficult to rehabilitate the party, so the party must strictly monitor the disease at all times. to prevent ASF from spreading into causing problems in the farm 

Finally, “Important Pork” is a big problem that still affects pig raisers in every dimension because “Important Pigs” are smuggled from foreign countries including the United States, Brazil, Germany, Spain, Argentina, the Netherlands, 

Vietnam and Cambodia without passing the inspection process. quality and contagious disease High risk of introducing ASF or other epidemics came to cause damage to raising Thai pigs again And illegal pork is sold at a very cheap price. 

As a result, the prices of pork and live pigs in the country were depressed. because the market demand is declining causing the pig raiser to suffer even more losses Discouraged to restore production, although throughout the past year 2022, 

the Department of Livestock Development will cooperate with the Customs Department to detect and destroy more than 1 million kilograms of illegal pigs because it is harmful to consumers. Most of them are old pork, stored over the years, expired, some lots contain harmful substances. 

Especially the big news that can be detected at the end of 2022, the meat is expected. Smuggled into formaldehyde to be sold to Moo Kratha and Isaan restaurants. After the news came out, it affected the consumption for a while. It is a problem that needs to be dealt with urgently. 

The government agencies must work together seriously. While the pig raisers must cooperate in reporting clues to eradicate the “savage pigs”. 

From the 3 big challenging problems in 2023, swine farmers need to adapt. starting from production planning disease surveillance and strict adherence to the biosecurity system. 

to reduce the loss in the farming process as low as possible because it is the main factor that farmers can control Along with the study to find information on the use of alternative raw materials. to be applied correctly including professional farm management that must be open-minded to learn and continually develop management skills and seeking advice from livestock officers, 

academics in order to raise efficiency in raising pigs to meet standards both reduce the risk of epidemic Reduce losses, reduce costs and be able to make a career in raising pigs sustainably.

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