State Council planning more measures to restore nation's hog production

Steep rises in prices of pork and other meats drove consumer inflation higher in October

The central government has intensified measures to stabilize prices of key farm produce after consumer prices rose at their fastest pace in almost eight years, with experts calling for the establishment of long-term mechanisms to protect farmers' interests.

The State Council, China's Cabinet, said in a statement following an executive meeting on Wednesday that it will introduce more measures to restore hog production, including steps to remove unjustified bans on pig farms.