100,000 pigs to be destroyed

[midlandslad]

How long till England have such a scheme?

 

[Pan mixer]

How long till England have such a scheme?

Possibly just after the pigs are flying to the abattoir on their own wings.

 

[bitwrx]

Pig farmers to receive €20,000 under new scheme

Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has announced a €7m support scheme for pig farmers.

www.rte.ie

Thankfully, following the bonfire of red tape on our leaving the EU, our government is now free to do this - and more - to support UK pig farmers. But it won't.

 

[midlandslad]

Are the banks still putting money out for pig businesses or are they being more conservative?

 

[Nukemall]

Thankfully, following the bonfire of red tape on our leaving the EU, our government is now free to do this - and more - to support UK pig farmers. But it won't.

Thought it was interesting how they had pitched it. No support for weaner producers, but a clear indication of supporting the smaller local producer by making it flat rate per farm, and pay down to about 7-10 sow units (depending on performance).