IFA: Pig producers deserve a rise

THE owners of the pigmeat business formerly owned by Glanbia must return a price increase to pig producers immediately, according to the Irish Farmers Association.

IFA Pigs and Pigmeat Committee chairman Michael Maguire said markets in Denmark, Germany and Spain have seen price increases ranging from 6.5% to 14% in the last fortnight.

“It is incredible Irish producers have not seen any increase. Rosderra [the new owners of Glanbia Meats] must seize the opportunity to inject some confidence back into the flagging pig industry at this time of crisis,” he said.