Farm visit: Peace and pleasure in the emerging pig market of Laos

Laos is one of the big unknowns in South-East Asia. The landlocked country, squeezed in between livestock giants Thailand and Vietnam, is only gradually tapping into its potential – with a little help from abroad. PigProgress went behind the scenes of UDA Farm, which aims to become exemplary for other farms in Laos. It is a ritual she performs about 10 times a day – with pleasure. Employee Otsa Khinmaneethong pushes the metal scoop into her carriage and shakes feed out in the long stone t