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Pig industry statistics from 2004
Summary
The pig industry is small within the AlpValleys region and has
been decreasing substantially since 1996. Almost 40 per cent of the
industry is based in the Indigo Shire, with a further 27 per cent
in Alpine Shire. The remainder of the industry is spread between
Towong Shire and Wangaratta Rural City. Production within Wodonga
Rural City is negligible.
North East Region |
1996 – 97
AG Census |
2000 – 01
AG Census |
2001 – 02
AG Survey |
2002 – 03
AG Survey |
Gross value of production (pigs
slaughtered) ($) |
$3,931,206 |
$862,977 |
$380,639 |
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Total number of pigs |
485,186 |
2,511 |
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2,187 |
Contribution to Victorian GVP
of commodity |
2.06% |
0.45% |
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Contribution to Australian
GVP of commodity |
0.57% |
0.1% |
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Estimated number of farms |
25 |
21 |
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26 |
| Please note the 2001/02
and 2002/03 figures have a relative standard error of between
50 – 100% and are unreliable. They have been included
to indicate the current number of pigs and piggeries |
Source: ABS Agricultural Census 1997 and 2001, Agricultural Survey
2002 and 2003
Pig industry overview
Pig Industry gross value of production in the AlpValleys area has
reduced between 1997 and 2001 by 78%. The major regional processor,
QAF industries, is based in Corowa, NSW.
QAF only slaughters pigs grown under contract to them, and through
their own production facilities located in Corowa, Bungowannah, Moulamein,
Deniliquin, Bendigo, East Gippsland, St Arnaud, Gre Gre and Lilydale.
QAF own the pigs throughout the growing period, providing their
contract growers with 4 – 9 week old piglets. QAF supply feed,
veterinary support and transport. Contract growers are paid for pig
throughput, based on set performance indicators.
Grain availability, dryer conditions and less residential pressure
are key reasons for the shift in production areas.
Detail |
Comments |
Product description |
Meat for local and export market, offal and
associated products. |
Main season |
Non-seasonal. |
Domestic market information |
Domestic market consumption growing, but facing
subsided import challenges. |
Export market information |
- |
Source: ABS Agricultural
Location of the pig industry within North East Victoria
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2001 Ag Census |
%
of GVP |
%
of production volume |
North East Region |
Victoria |
North East Region |
Victoria |
Alpine Shire |
27.3% |
0.1% |
34.2% |
0.2% |
Indigo Shire |
39.1% |
0.2% |
41.9% |
0.2% |
Towong Shire |
15.8% |
0.1% |
10.6% |
0% |
Wangaratta (RC) |
17.8% |
0.1% |
12.9% |
0.1% |
Wodonga (RC) |
0% |
0% |
0.3% |
0% |
Source: ABS Agricultural Census – 2001
Projected pig industry growth
Source |
Indicator |
Comments |
(ABS) AG Census and survey
data |
Growth in production volume 1997 to 2001 |
Considerable decrease in regional production. |
Surveys |
Current profitability |
Reduced, in challenging competitive environment. |
5 year business plans |
Not provided. |
5 year business outlook |
Not positive for local non-contract production. |
Pig industry strategic advantages and opportunities
- Fresh pork advantage in Australian market.
- Program being developed
to push “100% Home Grown” product
for both fresh and processed (ham and bacon) market.
Pig industry strategic disadvantages and impediments to growth
- Regionally, unable to compete with company-owned and contracted
growers in NSW and Central Victoria.
- Subsidised imports from Canada
and Denmark.
- Subdivision of land, urban encroachment and “right
to farm” issues.
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