THE Irish pig price of just €1.24/kg is the lowest across the EU, according to IFA Pigs Committee Chairman Pat O’ Keeffe.

PIG farmers have revolted against “hello money”, which has moved down the food chain as far as the farm gate.

The Irish Farmers Association (IFA) has accused Glanbia of undermining the brittle confidence among pig producers by reneging on previous commitments to suppliers by leading a price drop of 5c/kg for this week.

A RETAIL survey by IFA has revealed extremely poor uptake by processors and retailers of the new 'Origin Ireland' label for pork and bacon.

PIG producers have vowed to keep up their campaign to prevent the end of October closure of the slaughter line at Galtee Meats in Mitchelstown.

DAIRYGOLD reiterated yesterday that its decision to cease pig slaughtering and boning activities was unavoidable.

DAIRYGOLD’S decision to exit primary pig processing has led to a head-on clash with producers.

DAIRYGOLD was urged by pig producers yesterday to give a cast-iron commitment that it will continue to buy at least the same volume of Irish pigmeat as it currently slaughters.