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£600m lost in pig crisis after 22 months of losses

Pig producers have lost over £600 million since October 2020, according to the latest estimates from AHDB, with the industry being in a continuous loss-making situation for 22 months.

Alex Black
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£600m lost in pig crisis after 22 months of losses

Pig producers have lost over 600 million since October 2020, according to the latest estimates from AHDB, with the industry being in a continuous loss-making situation for 22 months. Lizzie Wilson,...

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