April 4, 2022

HKScan, Topigs Norsvin and Royal Agrifirm Group start cooperation with pig farm in Finland

HKScan, Topigs Norsvin and Royal Agrifirm Group have signed an agreement to jointly set up a research and trial farm in Finland.

Trial activities will take place on the Yli-Simola pig farm in Porlammi.

As part of the partnership, HKScan, Topigs Norsvin and Royal Agrifirm will share their latest knowledge on pork production. The aim of their cooperation is to develop best practices in pork production for future needs. Trial activities will focus on improving welfare of pigs, reducing environmental impact, increasing profitability and optimising carcass quality.

"It is great to have top companies in the industry as partners in the development of production. I really appreciate Anne and Antti Varjola's contribution to this project," said Olli Paakkala, pig sourcing and development manager at HKScan. 

"For a long time, we were looking for producers with strong know-how, willingness to experiment and to commit to the extra work required for the trial activities. In addition, the unit had to be big enough to provide sufficient data, and it should be possible to follow the piglets all the way to slaughter. The investment of Anne and Antti Varjola met all our expectations."

Trial activities at the new unit will be launched once its production is at normal levels following start-up.

- HKScan