Pig prices

IFA ramps up DNA tests on Irish-labelled pork, bacon and ham ahead of Christmas

Amid falling prices and rising costs, strong support for Irish pigmeat in our home market is more important than ever, IFA pig committee chair Michael Caffrey said.

NEWS 4 November 2026

IFA ramps up DNA tests on Irish-labelled pork, bacon and ham ahead of Christmas

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Pig losses heading towards €700,000 per week

NEWS 28 October 2026

The Irish pig sector faces a challenging road ahead

PIGS 28 October 2026

Higher costs and weaker prices hit pig farmers

PIGS 9 September 2026

Pig farmers heading into 'crisis territory', IFA warns

NEWS 15 July 2026

Stronger supplies and weaker demand combine to hit pig prices

Irish pig throughput is currently running approximately 4% ahead of already elevated 2025 levels, Bord Bia pointed out.

NEWS 15 July 2026

Pig and poultry farmers feeling the pinch

Michael Caffrey, IFA pig chair, said there is uncertainty going forward for the sector.

NEWS 8 April 2026

Farm incomes forecast to drop almost 20% in 2026

It is predicted the majority of this decrease will be shouldered by dairy farms, with Teagasc economists estimating that incomes will fall on these farms by 42% on average to €80,000.

NEWS 2 December 2025

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 2 December 2025

Winter vaccination: one less job for busy farmers in spring

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Pig prices

IFA ramps up DNA tests on Irish-labelled pork, bacon and ham ahead of Christmas

MOST READ STORIES

Pig losses heading towards €700,000 per week

The Irish pig sector faces a challenging road ahead

Higher costs and weaker prices hit pig farmers

Higher costs and weaker prices hit pig farmers

Pig farmers heading into 'crisis territory', IFA warns

Pig farmers heading into 'crisis territory', IFA warns

Stronger supplies and weaker demand combine to hit pig prices

Pig and poultry farmers feeling the pinch

Farm incomes forecast to drop almost 20% in 2026

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

Winter vaccination: one less job for busy farmers in spring

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