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Dire crisis in pig industry in focus at Royal Highland Show

Herds have already been lost with warnings more will follow if the situation does not change

Alex Black
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Dire crisis in pig industry in focus at Royal Highland Show

The Scottish pig industry is facing a 鈥榙ire' crisis, with farmers reporting the worst financial situation they have seen in generations. Many pig farmers have been served notices with a high degree...

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