Increased pork consumption and lower production costs in most regions are having a direct impact on hog prices, nudging pork producers to start thinking about rebuilding the global sow herd. While the herd seems to be turning a corner after several months of decline, some regions will be unlikely to rebound, due to herd health challenges and higher regulatory costs, according to the latest RaboResearch report.

Joining us from World Pork Expo to discuss Rabobank’s Global Pork Quarterly report for Q2 2024 is Christine McCracken, Senior Analyst – Animal Protein at Rabobank.