Pig production in Finland: unique climate and welfare

11-03-2020 | |
Pig welfare is considered important in Finland. Providing straw can help prevent tail biting. Photo: Henk Riswick
Pig welfare is considered important in Finland. Providing straw can help prevent tail biting. Photo: Henk Riswick
Even though pork is the most popular meat with consumers in Finland, the country’s pig farmers face their fair share of challenges. The country is substantially different from many other countries, leading to a higher cost price. Finland is a unique country in Europe when it comes to pig production. Quite a few things make it stand out from the rest of Europe – but as it so often goes, being different also comes at a cost. Pig welfare is considered important in Finland. Pro


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Chris McCullough Freelance multi-media journalist