There was no change in quotes from processors last Friday for this week’s pigs, with Rosderra, Dawn Pork and Bacon, Staunton’s and Kepak all remaining on quotes of €1.94-€1.96/kg.
Spot loads and some of the more home market-focused factories have given up to €1.98/kg this week to secure pigs.
The situation across continental Europe has improved over the past two weeks, with a number of pig price increases putting the farmer price well above €2/kg.
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IFA pigs chair Tom Hogan said the factories here must respond with a price increase across the board.
It is obvious that there is a good return being made with such demand for pigmeat from China and a good home market in the runup to Christmas.
Regarding African swine fever, Hogan said the IFA met the Department of Agriculture this week to highlight the need for increased vigilance at all ports and airports.
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There was no change in quotes from processors last Friday for this week’s pigs, with Rosderra, Dawn Pork and Bacon, Staunton’s and Kepak all remaining on quotes of €1.94-€1.96/kg.
Spot loads and some of the more home market-focused factories have given up to €1.98/kg this week to secure pigs.
The situation across continental Europe has improved over the past two weeks, with a number of pig price increases putting the farmer price well above €2/kg.
IFA pigs chair Tom Hogan said the factories here must respond with a price increase across the board.
It is obvious that there is a good return being made with such demand for pigmeat from China and a good home market in the runup to Christmas.
Regarding African swine fever, Hogan said the IFA met the Department of Agriculture this week to highlight the need for increased vigilance at all ports and airports.
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