Pig farmers

Pig losses heading towards €700,000 per week

Pig producers are potentially losing 10-15c/kg or €8-12 per pig at the moment.

NEWS 28 October 2026

Pig losses heading towards €700,000 per week

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PIGS 21 October 2026

Pig sector in another loss-making spell - Teagasc

Pig sector in another loss-making spell - Teagasc

PIGS 21 October 2026

Higher costs and weaker prices hit pig farmers

Higher costs and weaker prices hit pig farmers

Higher costs and weaker prices hit pig farmers

PIGS 9 September 2026

Estonian pig farmers put in the grunt work

Estonian pig farmers put in the grunt work

Estonian pig farmers put in the grunt work

DEALER 6 May 2026

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Volatility is normal for pig producers

Volatility is normal for pig producers

While all Irish farmers are exposed to production and market volatility, it is an ongoing issue in pig production

PIGS 19 April 2026

Pigs supply set to drop in 2026

Pigs supply set to drop in 2026

The price pig farmers are currently receiving at the farm gate is not improving and is currently ranging between €1.78c/kg to €1.84c/kg.

NEWS 7 January 2026

Editorial: 2025 - a good year for Irish farming

Editorial: 2025 - a good year for Irish farming

Big challenges lie ahead, the first being a possible ratification of the Mercosur trade agreement in the first few days of January.

VIEWPOINTS 23 December 2025

Wise words at the 2025 Winter Fair

Wise words at the 2025 Winter Fair

Last Thursday's event saw large crowds descend on the Eikon Exhibition Centre.

NORTHERN IRELAND 17 December 2025

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