Pig Prices

Higher costs and weaker prices hit pig farmers

Irish pig prices remain well below last year, while higher feed, labour and other farm costs continue to squeeze margins.

PIGS 9 September 2026

Higher costs and weaker prices hit pig farmers

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Pig farmers heading into 'crisis territory', IFA warns

Pig farmers heading into 'crisis territory', IFA warns

NEWS 15 July 2026

Stronger supplies and weaker demand combine to hit pig prices

Stronger supplies and weaker demand combine to hit pig prices

NEWS 15 July 2026

Pig and poultry farmers feeling the pinch

Pig and poultry farmers feeling the pinch

Pig and poultry farmers feeling the pinch

NEWS 8 April 2026

Farm incomes forecast to drop almost 20% in 2026

Farm incomes forecast to drop almost 20% in 2026

Farm incomes forecast to drop almost 20% in 2026

NEWS 2 December 2025

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Farm incomes estimated to be up 33% on average this year

Farm incomes estimated to be up 33% on average this year

The new report from Teagasc economists shows farm incomes have improved in all sectors bar pigs.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Pig meat production was up 4% in 2024

Pig meat production was up 4% in 2024

Irish pig producers are few in number but high on output and are the third most important category of farm based Irish agri food exports after dairy and beef.

PIGS 1 January 1970

IFA to hold pig meeting to address major price concerns

IFA to hold pig meeting to address major price concerns

IFA pig committee chair Michael Caffrey said the meeting will be held on Monday 29 September in the Killeshin Hotel in Portlaoise and will address the erosion of confidence among pig farmers.

NEWS 1 January 1970

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Additive essential in dry maize crops to safeguard every tonne

Dwindling forage stocks due to the drought and high dry matter maize crops, mean using an additive on maize silage is essential, believes Amanda Clements, technical business manager for Volac.

Additive essential in dry maize crops to safeguard every tonne