Demand for pork is strong, but the industry is facing a price crisis, as imports flood the market.

Cheap pre-cooked pork belly and ribs from overseas could cost the industry $80 million at the farm gate in the next year alone.

Rural reporter Eddie Summerfield spoke with Australian Pork Chief Executive Andrew Spencer.

Demand for pork is strong, but the industry is facing a price crisis, as imports flood the market.
Cheap pre-cooked pork belly and ribs from overseas could cost the industry $80 million at the farm gate in the next year alone.
Rural reporter Eddie Summerfield spoke with Australian Pork Chief Executive Andrew Spencer.

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