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Pigs work as seasonal gardeners in Swedish greenhouse, exceeding expectations

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Pigs work as seasonal gardeners in Swedish greenhouse, exceeding expectations
Key Points
  • Pigs are being used as seasonal workers in a Falkenberg greenhouse for ground preparation ahead of autumn planting.
  • The pigs are working faster than planned and do not require weekends off, according to officials.
  • Mikael Karlsson highlighted the suitability of pigs for gardening work, though specifics remain unclear.

The greenhouse in Falkenberg has welcomed new four-legged seasonal workers to prepare the ground for autumn planting, an official said. The pigs are already working faster than planned, the official added. The pigs do not need to take weekends off, according to the official.

Mikael Karlsson explains what makes pigs particularly suitable for working as gardeners, the official noted. It is unclear what specific tasks the pigs are performing in the greenhouse or how many pigs are working as seasonal workers. The timing of the autumn planting has not been confirmed, and it is unknown whether this is a temporary or ongoing initiative.

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