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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
Deputy Editor
clock 鈥� 2 min read
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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