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Pig market report: Ireland making little use of PSA

Latest figures on private storage aid (PSA) for pork show Ireland making little use of the scheme to take pork temporarily of the market.

Pig market report: Ireland making little use of PSA

Thu, 26 Mar, 2015 - 00:00

Stephen Cadogan

PSA intake has been increasing at a rate of about 12,000 tonnes per week.

Just under 60% will be stored for 90 days, 7% for 120 days, and 23% will be taken off the market for 150 days.

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