Robert Hoste: Sustainability in Pig Production | Ep. 323

In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show, Robert Hoste, Senior Pig Production Economist at Wageningen Social & Economic Research, explores the economic sustainability of pig production across the globe. He discusses cost comparisons, vertical integration, and how cultural and structural changes impact pig farm management. Learn how global producers are adapting to rising costs and challenges. Listen now on all major platforms!"Most of the sustainability improvements are still low-hanging fruit that can bring immediate profitability."Meet the guest: Robert Hoste holds degrees in Dutch agriculture and swine management. He has over 30 years of experience at Wageningen Social & Economic Research, focusing on economic challenges at the farm and supply chain levels. He works globally on projects advancing sustainable pig farming.Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love!What you will learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:02) Introduction(05:29) Supply chain cooperation(10:47) Defining sustainability(16:36) Labor culture and training(20:02) Measuring sustainability and performance(24:12) Regional strengths and weak points(28:39) Final three questionsThe Swine it Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:* National Pork Board* Pancopia™* Adisseo* NEXUS Powered by SAM* SunHy* Vaxxinova- Lucta- Pharmacosmos- Eastman- dsm-firmenich- AB Vista𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Website: The Swine it Podcast ShowInstagram: The Swine it Podcast ShowLinkedIn: The Swine it Podcast Show