Pig farmers 'on the road to bankruptcy' as they protest

'We’re pressing that button to get engagement with the retailer and their primary processor'

Pig Farmers protesting at Hilton Foods in Drogheda. Picture: IFA

Pig farmers this week continued their protests at secondary processors, as they further intensify their campaign to ensure the price paid for pigs reaches €2/kg by June 1.

Roy Gallie, chairman of the Irish Farmers’ Association pig committee said that there had been around 30 farmers at a protest being held at Hilton Foods in Drogheda, Co Louth, on Wednesday.