Do you complain about the feed prices, or do you actually do something about it?
Feed prices comprise between 60 and 70 per cent of the total costs, so it is very logical that they are discussed so often among pig producers. However, it seems as if there is more talk than walk in many countries. Year after year, the same countries can show the highest feed costs.
This article published in the Feed Compounder provides examples of countries with high feed prices. The article furthermore shows the scope of costs that could be cut if best practice was applied.
Follow the link below to the Feed Compounder magazine and read more at page 46.