Perutnina Ptuj supports Slovenian farmers and the development of the Slovenian poultry industry

Perutnina Ptuj supported Slovenian farmers and the development of Slovenia’s poultry industry during a recent gathering focused on key challenges faced by Slovenian agriculture. The event brought together representatives from agricultural associations, hunting organizations, and other stakeholders who discussed current difficulties confronting farmers. A central part of the discussion was the development of the poultry sector and opportunities for strengthening primary production. Perutnina Ptuj, represented by its director of live production, Marko Cigler, presented plans for the development of poultry production and investments in modern barns on Slovenian farms. The meeting, held in Ptuj, gathered representatives of Slovenian agriculture, cooperatives, hunters, and other stakeholders who debated the challenges currently facing Slovenian farmers. The event opened with a speech by the new president of the Slovenian Farmers' Union, Ivan Brodnjak, who highlighted issues such as damage caused by wild animals and pests, price fluctuations, consequences of natural disasters, bureaucratic obstacles, and conditions for developing Slovenian farms. He emphasized the need for de-bureaucratization, removal of unnecessary legal restrictions for farmers, more efficient placement of agricultural facilities in space, protection of Slovenian food, and strengthening connections between farmers and consumers. Among the key priorities outlined by the Slovenian Farmers' Union for the coming period were de-bureaucratization, eliminating unnecessary legal constraints for farmers, more effective integration of agricultural sites into the landscape, protection of Slovenian food, and enhancing the connection between farmers and consumers. The event also placed particular emphasis on the development of Slovenia's poultry industry and the construction of new barns for broiler chickens. This included broader discussions on the issue of placing agricultural structures within the environment, which farmers face today. Tadej Kavčič from the Svet project company presented key challenges related to the placement of agricultural structures, including requirements related to animal welfare, modern breeding technology, handling of organic fertilizers, access to structures, and necessary infrastructure. As one of the options for simplifying procedures, he highlighted municipal detailed spatial plans. On behalf of Perutnina Ptuj, Marko Cigler, director of live production, presented the strategic plan for the development of poultry production and plans for the construction and modernization of barns for broilers on Slovenian farms. He emphasized that the development of the poultry sector requires strengthening primary production and creating conditions for long-term development of farms. “For the development of the poultry sector, it is crucial to strengthen primary production and create conditions in which farmers can long-term develop their farms. In this process, we aim to build a partnership relationship and help them with development,” he stated. Perutnina Ptuj, in cooperation with the Perutninary Association Ptuj, provides administrative, technical, and financial support to farmers and helps them with planning and implementation of investments. Planned investments in modern barns are thus an essential part of efforts to strengthen primary production and long-term development of Slovenia’s poultry sector. Perutnina Ptuj supports the work of the Slovenian Farmers' Union and efforts to create better conditions for Slovenian farmers. It believes that networking, professional knowledge, and partnerships among all stakeholders are key to competitive and sustainable Slovenian agriculture. “Strong agriculture means a strong food chain. The Slovenian farmer is an important part of this chain and also an important part of our story. Therefore, our long-term partnership with farmers is one of the foundations of the development of Perutnina Ptuj and Slovenian poultry farming,” they emphasized. The day concluded with participants gathering at the Perutnina Ptuj farmyard, enjoying the pleasant atmosphere created by harmonica player David Roškarič, a consultant at the KGZS Ptuj facility.