Top 4 swine industry trends shaping 2023 feed production

Swine outlook report examines how African swine fever and high feed costs may challenge global pork production and reduce feed volumes this year.

June 9, 2023

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Global pig farmers, feed producers, and swine nutritionists have navigated several turbulent years of disease challenges, COVID-19, war and market volatility. What does 2023 have in store for pig industry stakeholders?

According to the 2023 Alltech Agri-Food Outlook, due to regional reductions in pig production, global pig feed production dropped 3% from 2021 to 319.4 million metric tons. Keeping in line with this trend, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) April "Livestock and Poultry: World Markets and Trade" report estimates world pork production will remain flat.

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