The Belgian pig sector will remain recognized as a sector in crisis until April 2022, according to the answer given by Minister of Agriculture David Clarinval to a question from representative Leen Dierick. Until then, the sector will remain exempt from payments of contributions under the social status of the self-employed.
"The COVID crisis, African swine fever, and the accompanying export difficulties along with high energy and feed prices are severely affecting the earning model of our pig farmers..." stated Dierick.
September 24, 2021/ Vilt/ Belgium.
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