date:Sep 20, 2012
Latvian pig farmers have begged the government for financial aid, warning that, without it, local pork production will cease by the end of the year.
The Latvian Association of Pig Producers told the Ministry of Agriculture and Farming that recent hikes in feed price meant the industry was on the brink of collapse.
Currently, pork production in the country is unprofitable. The average loss of farmers currently stands at LAT120 (US$226) per sow. The grain harvest this year is great, but prices f