Social characterization of swine producers in the departments of Capital and San Cosme, Corrientes province
Pig production in the Northwest of the Province of Corrientes functions as a form of economic backup, mainly associated with small-scale family farming systems. The objective of this study was to characterize pig producers in the departments of Capital and San Cosme through interviews conducted with...
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Universidad Nacional del Nordeste
2025
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| Acceso en línea: | https://revistas.unne.edu.ar/index.php/vet/article/view/8425 |
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| Sumario: | Pig production in the Northwest of the Province of Corrientes functions as a form of economic backup, mainly associated with small-scale family farming systems. The objective of this study was to characterize pig producers in the departments of Capital and San Cosme through interviews conducted with farm owners. The survey was carried out between July 2018 and June 2019. Although 69 farms were initially considered for the study, only 30 producers were still actively engaged in the activity at the time of data collection. Various variables were analyzed, including location, age range, level of formalization, and educational background. A high degree of heterogeneity was observed; however, it was determined that pig farming is predominantly managed by men, with an average age of 49, indicating an aging population. Additionally, it was found that most producers engage in other income-generating activities, with only 25% exclusively dedicated to pig farming. This diversification highlights the complementary role that pig production plays in household economies, within a context of low formalization and limited access to technical or institutional support. These results can serve as a basis for future research focused on specific aspects of local pig production |
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