Government stumps up long-awaited help for struggling pig sector

Following mounting industry pressure for Government intervention, a new support package has been announced to support pig producers through the market turmoil caused by the labour crisis. 

Hannah Binns
News Reporter
clock • 2 min read
Government stumps up long-awaited help for struggling pig sector

Following mounting industry pressure for Government intervention, a new support package has been announced to support pig producers through the market turmoil caused by the labour crisis. Announced...

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