Beating EU pig prices

PIG prices started the week 4c/kg lower, ranging from 126 to 130 cent/kg, after supplies increased to Southern plants.

Northern Ireland prices ranged from 132 to 136 cent/kg, with contract prices of 1.34 to the end of January and 1.36 to the end of February on offer.

Export plants in the south quote 126 to 130 cent/kg net, on a flat rate basis, with a 7 or 8 cent per kg bonus for “welfare friendly” pigs.