Pig farmers remain optimistic despite some clouds on the horizon

The first quarter of the year saw UK pig meat production up 6.4% compared to the same three months last year

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Pig farmers remain optimistic despite some clouds on the horizon

There remains some optimism among pig producers, despite uncertainty caused by the threat of tariffs, economic worries, and animal disease. The first quarter of the year saw UK pig meat production up...

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