Pig producers still making heavy losses

Pig production costs are continuing to climb despite a fall in the wheat price, with the standard pig price (SPP) still lagging behind.

Alex Black
Deputy Editor
clock • 2 min read
Pig producers still making heavy losses

Pig production costs are continuing to climb despite a fall in the wheat price, with the standard pig price (SPP) still lagging behind. According to AHDB, pig production costs in June were up 4p/kg,...

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