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Pig profitability still some way off

Pig producers are edging towards profitability, but recouping the losses of the last three years will take a long time. Cedric Porter reports.

Cedric Porter
Business Reporter
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Pig profitability still some way off

Pig producers are edging towards profitability, but recouping the losses of the last three years will take a long time. Cedric Porter reports. The average British pig price continues to rise, although...

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