Current challeneges and opportunities for enhancing the resiliece of the pig sector in the Republic of Moldova

Abstract

The pig sector in the Republic of Moldova is facing some serious challenges, related to economic, sanitary and public health aspects, as well as technological ones. All these challenges limit its potential of increasing competitiveness and hinder its resilient development. High volatility for pork prices and feed, reliance on imports, insufficient innovative and modern infrastructure and a great vulnerability to diseases make this sector susceptible to negative events and phenomena. At the same time, there are a series of opportunities for enhancing its sustainable evolution, mainly related to increasing of the local demand and consumption, public support in the shape of subsidies for creation of infrastructure, adoption of new innovative technologies and diversification of processed products. Thus, the paper analyzes the existing challenges and opportunities in the pig sector, reflecting the overview of the current directions for its resilient development.