# How to Save Feed When Raising Pigs: Practical Measures

> A farming article outlines four feed-saving measures for pig producers, including formulating economical complete feeds, using green forage like chicory and alfalfa, substituting cottonseed and rapeseed meal for some soymeal and fishmeal, and reducing feed waste. Feed accounts for over 75% of hog production costs.

- Date: 2026-11-02 · published 2026-11-02T19:37:57.253Z
- Category: market · region China · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/75673-how-to-save-feed-when-raising-pigs-practical-measures
- Commodities: [Soybean Meal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/SBM.md), [Fishmeal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/FISHMEAL.md), [Cottonseed Meal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CSM.md), [Canola Meal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CANMEAL.md)

## Why it matters

Producers substituting cheaper meals and forages can trim demand for soymeal and fishmeal at the margin, though the effect on global prices is small.

## Read by commodity

- CSM: neutral
- SBM: bearish ▼
- CANMEAL: neutral
- FISHMEAL: bearish ▼

## Sources

- nongxun.net: https://www.nongxun.net/wdd833008

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