Sarawak officials from Malaysia visit Big Dutchman in Denmark to advance pig farming ambitions

Big Dutchman Skandinavien welcomes the delegation from Sarawak, Malaysia

A Sarawak government delegation has visited Big Dutchman in Denmark to explore how world-leading livestock technologies can support the state’s ambitious plan to grow its pig farming industry into a billion-ringgit export sector by 2030.

The study mission was led by Dr Sussie Ketit, Strategic Advisor to Sarawak’s Ministry of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development and also a representative of Big Dutchman. Dr Sussie played a central role in the mission, guiding discussions on how Big Dutchman technologies could help Sarawak scale production and achieve international export standards.

Speaking during the visit, Dr Sussie emphasised that the state’s agricultural export ambitions can only be realised through the adoption of advanced farming systems. The delegation was shown how Danish farmers are already achieving high-scale, high-quality, export-ready production using Big Dutchman equipment and solutions.

Dato Sri Dr. Stephen Rundi Utom (right) inspects the facilities at Big Dutchman Denmark

The Sarawak officials visited active pig farms in Denmark where Big Dutchman systems are in operation. These visits provided tangible demonstrations of modern housing systems, feeding automation, and biosecurity measures, giving the delegation direct insight into how technology can transform farm productivity and sustainability.

Sarawak’s Minister of Modernisation of Agriculture and Regional Development, Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom, said the state has set a target of RM1 billion in live pig exports by 2030, up from the current RM500 million. “We cannot continue with the current model of live pig exports if we want to remain competitive,” he said.

Sarawak currently has about 45 licensed pig farms and produces around 350,000 pigs annually. To reach its export target, the state is looking at ways to improve breeding efficiency, farm design, and disease prevention measures.

“The move is crucial for the state to achieve the target of becoming a net food exporter by 2030,” Dr Rundi said.

The mission also included Deputy Minister Martin Ben, senior officials from the Department of Veterinary Services Sarawak, and representatives from the Sarawak Livestock Breeders Association.

A strategic collaboration between Big Dutchman and the Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Ministry of Sarawak, Malaysia

Big Dutchman Scandinavia hosted the delegation, with its team providing demonstrations and technical insights that bridged the gap between Malaysia’s ambitions and proven solutions already driving success in Europe.

Big Dutchman Asia expressed its commitment to supporting Sarawak in realising its goals. The company said it looks forward to working hand-in-hand with Malaysia’s livestock industry to realise its “BIG changes and BIG plans – with proven technologies for the future.”

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