Zimbabwe’s Pig Industry Struggles with Rising Production Costs

Zimbabwe’s pig industry is grappling with mounting production costs that threaten its survival. Industry stakeholders report that escalating expenses are significantly eroding profit margins, leaving many farmers struggling to remain in business.

This issue is not confined to Zimbabwe. Across the globe, pig farmers are facing similar challenges. In Ghana’s Ashanti Region, farmers have resorted to increasing pork prices as they contend with soaring production costs, further burdening consumers.

Conversely, the pig industry in the United Kingdom has experienced a recent boost, with prices reaching record highs. Finished pigs in the UK have returned to profitability, with the EU-spec standard pig price averaging 224.17p/kg deadweight, a rise of 1.32p/kg from the previous week. Despite these contrasting trends, Zimbabwe’s pig farmers remain under considerable pressure. Industry experts emphasize the urgent need for stakeholders to address the rising costs through innovative solutions and supportive policies to safeguard the sector’s future and sustainability.