As part of a technical tour of Chile, a delegation of Argentine pork producers visited the ChileCarne offices on October 5 to learn about the trajectory of Chile’s pork industry, its growth, and the key factors that have strengthened its competitiveness and international standing. Representatives from MSD, a global company dedicated to research and development in animal health solutions, also participated in the visit.
At the meeting, Juan Carlos Domínguez, President of ChileCarne; Rodrigo Castañón, Business Manager; and Francisco Lorenzo, Head of Animal Production, provided an overview of how Chilean pig farming has evolved, highlighting major advances and the challenges it currently faces in production, health, the environment, and trade.
The meeting highlighted the Chilean pork industry’s technological advances, production efficiency, and health standards—factors that have strengthened its competitiveness and ability to meet international market demand. Daniela Álvarez, Sustainability Manager at ChileCarne, discussed progress and challenges in slurry management. She emphasized its role in sustainable pig farming and the need to manage this waste more effectively to reduce environmental impact. These efforts are complemented by industry initiatives to optimize resource use, recover byproducts, reduce emissions, and further integrate innovation and environmental stewardship into the sector’s operations.
The visit also provided an opportunity to discuss challenges and opportunities for collaboration and learning between Chile and Argentina. Meetings like this promote awareness of diverse production experiences, encourage the exchange of best practices, and help identify opportunities to continue improving the efficiency, competitiveness, and sustainability of pig farming.
ChileCarne thanked the Argentine delegation for visiting and MSD for inviting the association to participate in the technical tour. The association recognized the value of such opportunities in strengthening knowledge exchange and fostering closer ties among pork industry stakeholders in both countries.
