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Cheap imports force UK pig farmers out of business

Geoff Riley

17th January 2016

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The Chinese economic slowdown, Russia’s ban on European food imports and cheaper pork products from other EU producers are combining to create a perfect storm for many of the UK's pig farmers.

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Geoff Riley

Geoff Riley FRSA has been teaching Economics for nearly forty years. He has over twenty years experience as Head of Economics at leading schools. He writes extensively and is a contributor and presenter on CPD and Revision conferences in the UK and overseas.

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