Norway increases pig production

Statistics Norway has reported that in 2007, 297,000 tonnes pf meat from domestic animals was approved for the market, which is an increase of 4,000 tonnes from 2006.

Pork accounted for 40 % o the total amount of meat produced, while poultry accounted for 24% of the total and beef made up 29%.

When compared to 2006 figures, the quantity of pork and poultry increased, while the quantity of beef and mutton declined.