Pig farming in Ireland 'a completely unattractive proposition once again'
Agriculture ministers in 14 member states sought EU help for their pig farming sectors this week. Â
The IFA says the latest pig price cuts leave farmers paid €1.52-1.60/kg on a flat rate basis, with feed input prices rising, make pig farming in Ireland a completely unattractive proposition once again.
“Without the sustained margin over feed that was achieved in 2020 of 50c/kg plus, the industry will continue to lose farmers and consolidate further. When an Irish pig farmer with 400 sows producing 27 pigs per sow per annum struggles to meet the ongoing investment requirements of pig farming, it is a disappointing reflection of the industry,” said an IFA spokesperson.
