German pig farmer hardly invests

German pig and poultry farmers are less and less willing to invest in new barns. Research by AgriDirect (Germany) shows that only 6,5% of livestock farmers have building plans.

The research shows that the willingness to invest in new construction has shrunk considerably in the past 2 years. In 2016, for example, more than 7% was willing to invest, while in 2014 this number was still above 10%. The number of livestock farmers who say they want to renovate has also fallen; from 5,6% in 2016 to 4,2% in 2017.

welfare requirements
Possibly playing the stricter welfare requirements and the age of German pig farmers play a role. The study was conducted among pig farmers (with more than 500 fattening pigs or 100 sows) and poultry farmers who have at least 10.000 laying hens or 15.000 broilers.

Wouter Job

Wouter Baan is editor-in-chief of Boerenbusiness. He also focuses on dairy, pig and meat markets. He also follows (business) developments within agribusiness and interviews CEOs and policymakers.

w.baan@boerenbusiness. Nl

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