Pig price falls 14 cent per kg behind EU average

PIG prices are unchanged at the larger slaughter plants this week, according to IFA. Prices range from 135 cent to 144 cent/kg.

European prices remain stable, following last week’s increase. The Northern Ireland price range is €1.33 to €1.40/kg.

Dawn and Galtee offer 140 cent to 143 cent/kg flat rate net, there is 135 to 140 cent on offer at Glanbia. With the welfare bonus at 6c/kg on average, “welfare pigs” average €1.45 to €1.48/kg.