A CONSULT will participate in XXVII National Pig Fair, which takes place between October 1st and 3rd, no Montijo Exhibition Park, one of the main national events dedicated to pig farming and the activities related to the pig industry. The presence of CONSULT It reinforces its commitment to the development of the agri-food sector and to promoting debate on the challenges and opportunities that mark animal production in Portugal.
As part of the fair, CONSULAI, in partnership with IACA, organizes on the day October 1st, at 16:30, the session“Is the Fileray at a Turning Point? The Present and the Future of the Pig Fileray”, This is a moment of analysis and strategic reflection on the current situation of the sector and the prospects for the coming years. The initiative aims to bring together the different stakeholders in the value chain to discuss factors that influence the competitiveness of the sector, the evolution of international markets, sustainability, and innovation.
The session will be moderated by Jaime Piçarra, Secretary-General of IACA, and will be attended by three experts from CONSULAI:
- Pompeu Pais Dias, Co-ordinator of the Studies and Strategy Area at CONSULAI, who will present an analysis of the pig sector and address the impact of international dynamics, including the EU-Mercosur agreement and the evolution of global markets. His intervention will be based on an analysis of the situation of Portuguese pig farming, the main competitiveness challenges and the trends that could influence the sector in the coming years.
- Luís Mira da Silva, Managing Partner of CONSULAI and responsible for the sustainability area, who will reflect on the challenges and opportunities related to the sustainability of the pig sector.
- Carolina Ramos, Co-ordinator of the research and innovation area at CONSULAI, she will present the role of innovation in responding to the current challenges facing the sector and in building a more competitive and resilient industry.
The debate arises at a particularly relevant moment for Portuguese pig farming. The evolution of international markets, changes in trade flows, challenges related to biosecurity, sustainability, and the need to strengthen the competitiveness of farms pose new questions for the sector. The session aims to contribute to informed reflection on these issues.
A XXVII National Pig Fair It thus serves as an important meeting point for professionals in the sector, providing a space for networking, knowledge dissemination and debate about the future of pig farming in Portugal. CONSULT It invites all interested parties to participate in this session and to join the discussion on the paths that could contribute to the sustainable and competitive development of the pig sector in the coming years.