Archives for September 13, 2012

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Russia to restore tariff on live pig imports

By Vladislav Vorotnikov

The Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade has prepared a draft government resolution “on measures to protect Russian pig farming”, which includes a 35% increase on duty on imports of live pigs from the EU.

Concern over global pork supply

By Nicholas Robinson

Pig farmers throughout the world are warning consumers of a shortage of bacon and pork next year.