Netherlands: Sow breeders at absolute low in 2015

The average loss by sow breeders in 2015 has turned out to be €75,000. The country is facing the worst results since 2001, reports the Wageningen University’s Agricultural Economic Institute (LEI). The LEI reported that over 80% of all farms in the Dutch pig industry are suffering from financial problems. The key reason of the misery is an extremely low price for piglets. Estimated income is historically low The estimated income for sow breeders is even lower than during previous lows in 20