In this episode of Pork Industry News and Women in the Pork Industry, host Rachel Fishback sits down with Natalia Rimi-Heisterkamp, Executive Vice President of Jyga Technologies, for a powerful conversation on global pork production, leadership, and innovation shaping the future of the swine industry.

From meeting at major industry events like the Iowa Pork Congress and the World Pork Expo, to discussing real-world challenges facing hog farmers today, this interview dives deep into what pork producers need to know right now.

Natalia shares her journey from a non-ag background in Brazil to leading international strategy in North America, offering a global perspective on hog farming, pig production systems, and the evolving pork industry.

Together, Rachel and Natalia discuss:
Global pork production trends and how swine producers operate worldwide
Differences between culture and design of hog farm systems around the world
Innovation in pig farming, including artificial intelligence and data-driven decision making
How pork producers can improve efficiency, feed conversion, and barn management
The importance of simple, usable technology in hog barns
Leadership in agriculture and building high-performing teams
Opportunities for women in the pork industry and ag leadership roles
Why resilience defines the swine industry through market cycles, disease challenges, and global demand

Whether you're a pork producer, swine farm manager, ag professional, or part of the next generation of leaders in agriculture, this conversation brings valuable insight into the future of pork production and what it takes to succeed in today’s global livestock industry.
With experience from farms across the world, Natalia highlights how innovation, relationships, and adaptability continue to drive success in hog farming and pork production systems.
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