Bali News

Since last three years, Bali was not anymore importing pig from outer areas for fulfilling the consumption of local people. The pig demand is usually increasing for welcoming Galungan Day, the winning day of Dharma (goodness).

The head of Husbandry and Animal Health Department Bali Putu Sumantra in Denpasar on Thursday said his region now has more than 330,000 pigs stock. Each pig weighing about 100 kg as they are enough to fulfill Galungan Day demand. Years ago Galungan day was requiring pigs from other areas such as East Java.

“But now Bali is not selling pigs anymore due to the current stock is focusing to regional stock. In the other side pig population from outer area is decreasing,” said him. According to Putu Sumantra, his region now is able to send pork for South Sulawesi. The stock of 330,000 pigs is equal with 18,510 tons pork, said him.

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