Best demand for pigs is up north
But up to 4c/kg over the quotes have been paid for spot loads, with the greatest demand again seen in northern counties and in Northern Ireland (where up to 163c is quoted). Mr Hogan called on processors to increase prices by at least 2c, to ensure pig farmers have a chance of profitability in 2017.
The UK is an important pigmeat market for Ireland, and new data for the last 12 weeks of 2016 showed rising sales of bacon and added value products, such as sausages, but subdued pork sales (down 7%).
