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Nine News: Joe O'Brien, Agriculture & Food Correspondent, reports that farmers say the pig industry could collapse altogether largely because of the high cost of grain
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Six One News: Joe O'Brien, Agriculture & Food Correspondent, reports that as grain prices rise pig farmers fear their livelihood could be under threat
The price of grain and flour has increased by 70% as wheat stocks plunged to a record low.
The Irish Bread Bakers' Association said the increase followed a 40% year-on-year rise last year.
The association said businesses in the sector were being put under enormous strain by the price increase.
