Scottish government announces £2m support for pig farmers; farmers say funding insufficient

The Scottish government has announced a £2 million emergency support package for pig farmers, but farmers say it is not enough to cover their losses.

• The Scottish government's £2m package allows independent pig farmers to claim the difference between the price they receive and 85% of the Standard Pig Price.
• The support applies retrospectively to losses incurred since March and will run until August.
• Farmer Danny Skinner said he is losing about £40 per pig and that the funding will not solve his problems.
• Rural Affairs Secretary Gillian Martin said the funding aims to protect jobs and the pork supply chain, but noted a challenging financial context.