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Danish pig herd drops as inflation continues to hit

Danish pig herd numbers have dropped to the lowest level in 22 years as farmer margins continue to come under pressure across Europe.

Alex Black
Deputy Editor
clock • 1 min read
Danish pig herd drops as inflation continues to hit

Danish pig herd numbers have dropped to the lowest level in 22 years as farmer margins continue to come under pressure across Europe. European prices have continued to fall in recent weeks, widening...

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