Pig industry crisis talks to continue with Minister

The situation “could not be more stark”

Demonstrators during a farmers' protest in Dublin City Centre over the increased cost of feed and fuel and poor prices for pig meat. Gareth Chaney/ Collins Photos

Farm reps say further engagement is needed on proposals to secure the future of Ireland’s pig sector.

Pig farmers including Irish Farmers’ Association president Tim Cullinan and IFA pigs committee chairman Roy Gallie met with Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue and minister of state Martin Heydon late on Tuesday night.