Pig prices inch ahead of EU
There are 9,000 pigs per week going to Northern Ireland, where demand is strong, and prices average 134 cent/kg.
Flat rate export plant quotes are mostly 116 to 120 cent/kg nett, 7 or 8 cent /kg bonus for welfare friendly pigs.
Pork slaughterers quote from 132 to 134 cent/kg.
Regular weaner outlets pay 40 to 44/kgs (£31 to £34 for 32 kgs).
Sows sell for 19 to 22/cwt in steady trading.
Slaughterings for the week ending October 25 were 55,693 pigs and 1,716 sows.
Irish pig prices (1.27/kg) for the week were ahead of the EU average (1.25/kg).
