The number of breeding sows in Rio Grande do Sul will grow by 3.3% in 2025.

The number of breeding sows in Rio Grande do Sul registered growth in the last year. According to a survey by Association of Pig Breeders of Rio Grande do Sul (ACSURS)the state currently totals 400,534 matriceshigh of 3.3% in relation to 2025, when the total was 387,756 animalsAgribusinesses account for the majority of the raw materials, with 229,100 animalsDespite leading the market, the segment showed a slight decline. 1% in the year-on-year comparison. The biggest advance occurred in agricultural partnership systems between producers, which went from 77,480 to 88,877 matricesgrowth of 15% during the period analyzed. Cooperatives also expanded their membership, reaching 63,237 matriceshigh of 3% compared to 2025. Among independent producers, the number has risen from 18,320 to 19,320 matricesadvance of 5%The survey of ACSURS It also details the structure of pig farming in Rio Grande do Sul. Currently, the state has… 4,450 producers, distributed across the different stages of the production chain. The activities include weaning production units, piglet production, nursery, finishing, and full-cycle farms, highlighting the diversification and integration of the sector in Rio Grande do Sul.

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