Agriculture | 13 January, 2026 at 10:20 AM
Agroland acquires poultry producer Avirom
Agroland Business System has completed the acquisition of Avirom, a Romanian company specialising in day-old chick and duckling production.
Agroland Business System has completed the acquisition of Avirom, a Romanian company specialising in day-old chick and duckling production.
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Feed production amounted to 4,630 tons in Q3 2024, a 212% increase compared to the third quarter of 2023.
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Operating profit amounted to RON 5 million, a 29% increase over Q1 2023, while net profit was RON 2.2 million, a 62% rise.
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