Market for pig farmers 'turning a corner'

The market "appears to be settling".

Some producers selling their pigs to smaller processors received an increase of 4c/kg.

The market for pig farmers "appears to be settling and turning a corner", according to the Irish Farmers' Association.

Some producers selling their pigs to smaller processors received an increase of 4c/kg while producers selling pigs to Northern Ireland are reporting higher prices available to them also, the IFA's latest pig price and market report said.