4p pig price cut follows EU trend

Germany and Denmark  under severe pressure to maintain processing

Tom Hogan, commended for his work over the last four years as IFA Pigs Committee Chairman. Picture: Brian Gavin Press 22

IFA says all pig processors have now cut their quoted prices by 4c/kg, leaving the general run of prices on offer from €1.56 to €1.60 per kg, and up to €1.62 in Northern Ireland.

However, IFA says their members report 2c/kg extra in actual prices being paid.