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China's pork power: Trade, disease and what it means for the UK – The Farmers Guardian Podcast

Katie Fallon
Livestock Specialist
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China's pork power: Trade, disease and what it means for the UK – The Farmers Guardian Podcast

China is the world's biggest pork producer and consumer — but what does that mean for UK pig farmers?

In this week's Farmers Guardian podcast, Katie Fallon hears from industry experts at the World Pork Conference in Qingdao, China to understand China's influence on the global pork trade, the threat of African swine fever and what the UK can learn from China's experience, with insights from the UK's Chief Veterinary Officer, Christine Middlemiss.

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