Warning of pork shortages unless pig farms get fairer prices
Consumers could face huge hikes in pork prices unless retailers pay more to stop struggling pig farmers going out of business, said NPA chairman Rob Mutimer.
Source: edp24.co.uk
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Consumers could face huge hikes in pork prices unless retailers pay more to stop struggling pig farmers going out of business, said NPA chairman Rob Mutimer.
Significant financial losses by producers, backlogs of pigs and exceptionally high feed costs are expected to lead to a notable reduction in pig numbers.
National Pig Association says 80% of farmers could go out of business without more financial help.
Tesco must do more to support the country's struggling pig producers or risk permanently losing its British pork supply base, the retailer has been warned.