The Veterinary and Livestock Services Division of the Ministry of Agriculture is seeking to validate the retail pork prices set by the Saint Lucia Pig Farmers Co-operative Society Ltd. Citing increased production costs, the Pig Farmers Cooperative announced a price hike for pork this week. The Ministry of Agriculture has since issued a release recognising the increase in the cost of feed, gas, labour, and building materials. At the same time, the Ministry acknowledged the plight of the swine producers and the need for a price increase for pork. The release observed that the Ministry does not regulate the price