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Pork Commentary: Russia Roadtrip Week One

  • 13 Sep 11:26

This past week we were in Russia. Interesting time for sure. The Russia industry protected by limited pork imports is having a good run. Prices are around 110 rubles a kilogram currently or 70¢ USD live weight a lb. Profit range $40 to $70 USD per head, writes Jim Long. Other Observations Profits are leading to increased production with several new sow units being built. In Russia multi-site production has fallen out of disfavor. Almost all if not all new sow units are 2,500-3,000 sow mono farrow to finish facilities. There are no contracted facilities in Russia that we are aware of. All facilities and swine inventory are owned by a specific owner.. Read more...