Australia - Pork prices buoyant thanks to stock shortage

http://www.abc.net.au/rural/news/content/200901/s2463631.htm

12-Jan-2009 (17 years 5 months 2 days ago)
Pork prices are expected to remain strong for the next six to twelve months because of fewer domestic pigs.

Australian Pork Council CEO Andrew Spencer says pork prices are currently at record highs because of a combination of low grain prices, a low Australian dollar and a general shortage of pigs.