Number of pigs grown in Germany fell to a record low, - Bloomberg

Number of pigs grown in Germany fell to a record low, - Bloomberg
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By May 3, the number of pigs in Germany had dropped to 22.3 million, according to research, the lowest number since the country's reunification. A shock for a country known for its sausages.

The rapid drop in numbers underscores the stress livestock farmers around the world are facing this year as feed, energy and fertilizer costs rise.