Breeding pig numbers at 20 year low

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

Alex Black
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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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