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András Family Farm - expanding the production capacity of a pig farm

A young farmer used support from the Hungarian Rural Development Programme (RDP) to expand the production capacity of his farm and respond to the increasing market demand for his pork products.  
  • CAP Implementation
  • - Programming period: 2014-2022 Hungary
    - Programming period: 2014-2022 Hungary

    General information

    RDP Priority
    • P6. Social inclusion and local development
    RDP Focus Area
    • 6A: Diversification & job creation
    RDP Measure
    • M19: LEADER/CLLD

    Summary

    Attila Xavér András established his pig farm in 2016. His entrepreneurial skills enabled him to expand his farm and diversify his production model. 

    The business grew fast, and demand for his pork meat products increased, so he decided to invest in high-capacity processing machines.

    Xavér received a support grant for a complex capacity expansion investment. He used the RDP, Leader funds to purchase a high-capacity hydraulic sausage filler and an air conditioning unit. A cold storage area was set up which doubled the farm’s storage capacity.

     

    Results

    The focus of the farm switched from sow breeding to pig fattening with capacity doubling to 200 kg of processed pig meat products per week One more worker was hired to work at the pig farm, increasing the total number of employees to seven.

    The farm now has 150-200 pigs fed on natural, additive- and GMO-free feed. The revenue of the business increased and higher production has stabilised the sales network as the farm can now respond to the growing demand for its products.

     

    Promoter

    Attila Xavér András

    Funding

    Total budget 10 000 (EUR)
    EAFRD 4 444 (EUR)
    National/Regional 1 111 (EUR)
    Private 4 445 (EUR)

    Resources

    Documents

    English language

    gp_hu_andras_family_2022_q1_004_web.pdf

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