Breeding pig numbers at 20 year low

Farmers were losing between £23 and £29 per pig in November according to AHDB estimates

Alex Black
clock • 2 min read
Breeding pig numbers at 20 year low

Farmers were losing between 23 and 29 per pig in November according to AHDB estimates Female breeding pig numbers have dropped to a 20-year low as the pig industry continues to face substantial financial...

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