China's pig prices have plummeted to their lowest in nearly eight years due to a persistent supply glut from large industrial farms and a post-holiday drop in meat consumption.

A coalition of Danish left-wing parties, including SF, Enhedslisten, and Radikale Venstre, has launched their election campaign with a proposal to ban the construction or expansion of any conventional Danish pig farms.

Half of Romania's pig farms are at risk of closing by summer, as producers warn that current selling prices do not cover production costs, leading to significant losses.