UK: Crisis in pig market, Great Britain wants to support pig prices

The UK government has announced an aid package for pig farmers. Among other things, London wants to introduce subsidies for private storage (PLH) of pork - a step that Brussels refuses, even though 19 EU member states urgently asked the EU Commission for support measures for the pork market just last week. In the UK, meat processors are said to receive grants if they store slaughtered pigs for three to six months. Details of the aid scheme will be announced shortly. In addition, the government wants to allow slaughter on Saturdays and allow longer working days in order to reduce the congestion. Temporary visas for slaughterhouse employees British agriculture officials have responded with relief to the London government's aid package. The government's measures include 800 temporary visas for foreign butchers. The mainland forces are to help solve the problems in the food chain caused by labor shortages. The visa can be applied for until December 31st. The slaughterhouse staff are ...