Stakeholders push reforms to unlock Sh19.5bn pig industry
At a stakeholder forum convened in Nairobi by Farmer’s Choice Limited in partnership with the State Department for Livestock Development, government and private sector actors warned that persistent inefficiencies could limit the industry’s ability to meet projected demand. Ke..
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Stakeholders in Kenya's pig industry are advocating for urgent reforms and increased investment to address supply constraints and meet a projected surge in pork demand, which is expected to more than double by 2030.
- The sector currently contributes an estimated Sh19.5 billion to the Kenyan economy.
- Key players include industry stakeholders, Farmer’s Choice Limited, and the State Department for Livestock Development.
- Persistent challenges such as high feed costs, disease management (especially African swine fever), and limited processing capacity are hindering growth.
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