Farming
Help demanded for pig farmers
ACTION is being called for from the SNP Government to urgently tackle the crisis facing pig farmers across the country and locally.Those in the industry have warned that they are at breaking point after a dramatic fall in the prices they are receiving for pork since the start of the year, as well there being an over-supply of pork in Europe and facing continued increased production costs.Port William pig farmer, Gregor Christie, has revealed he took a 70,000 hit in the first three months of 2026...
