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UK pigmeat rises in February

03/03/2005

UK pigmeat prices rose sharply in February due to dropping slaughter numbers that reached record lows in January and high EU mainland values, with average spot baconers at 108p/kg, about 12p ahead of EU prices. Most UK abattoirs are also operating below capacity and closures and rationalisation measures are in view.

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