China plans more measures to help stabilize pork prices

Unreasonable regulations prohibiting breeding of live pigs to be scrapped

China is stepping up efforts to support pig farmers and consumers to boost the supply of live pigs and curb surging pork prices.

Premier Li Keqiang said the government will take key measures to stabilize agricultural production, drive the recovery in live pig supplies, cancel unreasonable regulations prohibiting and restricting the breeding of live pigs to ensure supplies and bring down soaring prices.