DALIAN, China -- The Chinese government is stepping up its support for hog farmers hit by an outbreak of fatal swine fever, as it races to address plummeting pork production and calm consumer frustration over surging prices of a staple in the local diet.
Agriculture
China boosts aid to farmers devastated by swine fever epidemic
Pork prices set to rise further as country 'may lose half' its hog herd
A pig farm in Dalian is empty because the animals were culled as a result of an outbreak of swine fever.
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