— INTERNATIONAL SWINE CONSULTANCY
Expert Swine Consulting for Asia & China
AgriSwine Asia brings over two decades of hands-on international swine production expertise to Southeast Asia and China — driving measurable improvements in productivity, profitability, and operational performance.
20+
YEARS EXPERIENCE
27.9
PSY ACHIEVED
6
COUNTRIES OPERATED
6k+
SOWS MANAGED
FINALIST — UK PIG FARMER OF THE YEAR 2019
DELIVERING RESULTS ACROSS UK · USA · IRELAND · RUSSIA
ABOUT
Lee Chafer
FOUNDER & PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT — General & Production Manager, International Swine Operations
Lee Chafer is a results-driven swine production specialist with more than 20 years of international experience across the UK, USA, Ireland, and Russia. He has built a career managing large-scale farrow-to-finish and finishing operations — from greenfield builds to complex multi-site restructures — delivering consistent improvements across every key production metric.
Now relocating to Southeast Asia in 2026, Lee founded AgriSwine Asia to bring world-class swine production knowledge directly to Asian and Chinese producers. His hands-on, culturally adaptable approach has been proven across diverse regulatory and operational environments on three continents.
Lee has personally overseen operations ranging from 1,200-sow breeding herds in the UK to a 50,000-head high-health finishing complex in the USA (Smithfield Foods), and a 6,000-sow multi-site business in Ireland. He is equally comfortable in the boardroom and on the farm floor.
PSY 18.8 → 23.4
Increased pigs weaned by 27% year-on-year at a 1,200-sow site
PSY raised to 27.9
+6.5 pigs within 12 months through Rescue Deck & staff training
25% cost reduction
Renegotiated vaccine & medication contracts across Irish multi-site operation
2+ tonnes sold/sow
Exceeded UK industry average of 1,650 kg across all sites managed
Career Highlights
- Managing Director — Finishing Operations, G&L Chafer Ltd (Supply: Cranswick PLC) — Apr 2022 – Present
- Managing Director — 1,200–1,500 Sow Farrow-to-Finish, GLC Farms Ltd, UK — Aug 2014 – Apr 2022
- Multi-Site Farm Manager — GGP & Production, Gvardia, Southern Russia — Oct 2013 – Aug 2014
- Group Production Manager — 6,000-Sow Multi-Site, Ireland (6 Breeding-to-Finish + 4 Finishing Sites) — Apr 2012 – Oct 2013
- Complex Production Manager — Smithfield Foods, Murphy Brown LLC (Smithfield Foods), USA — 2006 – Jul 2010
WHAT WE CAN DO
Consultancy Services
From single-site performance reviews to full greenfield project management, AgriSwine Asia delivers practical, measurable solutions tailored to the realities of Asian and Chinese swine production.
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Production Performance Optimisation
In-depth analysis and hands-on improvement of key metrics including PSY, FCR, wean-to-finish mortality, and days on feed. We identify the root causes of underperformance and deliver a clear improvement plan.
PSYFCRKPI REVIEW
02
Greenfield Project Setup
Full end-to-end support for new farm builds — from site design and biosecurity planning to equipment selection, staffing structure, and initial herd establishment.
SITE DESIGNBIOSECURITYSETUP
03
Operational Turnaround
Rapid assessment and recovery of underperforming operations, taking struggling sites into the top-tier of production benchmarks through structured intervention and focused management.
COST REDUCTIONRECOVERYMANAGEMENT
04
Multi-Site Management & Structuring
Advice on organising and coordinating complex multi-site operations — reporting frameworks, workflow design, supply chain coordination, and cost-centre accountability.
MULTI-SITEP&LREPORTING
05
Training & SOP Development
Design and delivery of farm-level training programmes and Standard Operating Procedures — farrowing protocols, nursery management, ventilation, and sow feeding.
SOPSSTAFF TRAININGPROTOCOLS
06
Cost & Procurement Management
Review and renegotiation of feed, medication, and supply contracts to reduce cost of production, with a proven record of 25%+ cost reductions.
PROCUREMENTCONTRACTSCOST OF PRODUCTION
WHY AGRISWINE ASIA
Real-world expertise, not just theory — every recommendation we make comes from direct operational experience at the sharp end of production.
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20+ Years on the Farm Floor
Not a desk-based consultant. Lee has personally managed sow herds, depopulated and repopulated complexes, and delivered results in some of the most demanding production environments in the world.
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International & Cross-Cultural Experience
Proven working across the UK, USA, Ireland, and Russia — adapting management styles and communication to different cultural environments, regulatory frameworks, and business structures.
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Based in Southeast Asia
Relocating to the region in 2026 and committed to the long term. AgriSwine Asia is not a fly-in, fly-out operation — we are here on the ground alongside you.
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Measurable Results, Every Time
Every engagement is focused on tangible improvements: PSY, FCR, cost of production, sale weights. We set targets, track progress, and don’t leave until the numbers move in the right direction.
CONTACT
Get in Touch
Whether you’re looking for a short-term production audit or a long-term management partner, we’d love to hear from you. Reach out and let’s discuss what AgriSwine Asia can do for your operation.
LOCATION
Phitsanulok, Thailand
Serving Vietnam, Thailand & China
AREAS OF OPERATION
Vietnam · Thailand · China · Southeast Asia
AVAILABILITY
Taking enquiries now for 2026 engagements
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