Struggling pig farmers express concerns over £2m support package

A group of concerned pig farmers gathers at a rural meeting, discussing the impact of rising costs and the recent government support package on their livelihoods.

On October 10, 2023, the government announced a £2 million support package aimed at alleviating some of the pressures faced by struggling farmers. However, many in the industry argue that this amount is insufficient to address the scale of the crisis, with some farmers estimating losses in the hundreds of thousands of pounds. Farmers have … Read more