Pig prices see first drop in six months

The standard pig price has fallen back after a significant rise the previous week

Alex Black
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Pig prices see first drop in six months

Pig prices have fallen for the first time since January, but the standard pig price (SPP) remains 33p/kg ahead of last year. The EU spec SPP recorded a 0.1p/kg drop during the week ended July, falling...

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