Swine inventory on farms as of February 2026
Pig farming is a relevant alternative for rural families, as it guarantees self-consumption of animal protein and, at the same time, generates income through local market sales.
TL;DR
- Pig farming provides rural families with self-consumption of animal protein and income from local sales.
- The Ministry of Agriculture (MAG) reported an inventory of 494,600 pigs on farms by February 2026.
- 11% of the inventoried pigs are breeding females, contributing to national supply.
- 149,400 families are involved in pig production across the country.