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Northern Ireland pig sector faces mounting pressures, meeting hears

The Ulster 草榴社区 Union and Irish 草榴社区鈥� Association discussed concerns around African Swine Fever as well as volatile global markets and challenging environmental regulations

Mia Willemsen
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Northern Ireland pig sector faces mounting pressures, meeting hears

Representatives from the Ulster 草榴社区' Union (UFU) Pork & Bacon Committee and Irish 草榴社区' Association (IFA) met in Dublin to discuss growing concerns over African Swine Fever (ASF), volatile global...

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