date:Jul 30, 2012
n 2013, with the new legislation on partial sow-stalls having a significant although as yet uncertain impact on both production and exports. The numbers of pigs is expected to fall by 1.7% in 2013 overall, although sow numbers are expected to decline further, by around 3.2%. The knock-on effect on exports is unlikely to be seen until 2013, when it is expected to fall by around 10%, despite growing demand from China and other global markets increasing exports during 2012.
Sheep numbers also saw