Queensland pig prices on 20-year high

Exports are up, imports are down and with strong demand producers are picking up around 40 cents a kilo more than they were 12 months ago.

With the drought continuing and feed prices on the rise Paul Taylor from Pork Queensland says a favourable supply and demand situation is keeping producers in business.

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Source: ABC Online

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