Significant losses reported in pig farming sector
There have been significant losses in the pig farming sector, with the average 600-sow pig unit losing €206,000 since the start of 2022, according to Teagasc. This comes as the National Fodder and Food Security Committee held its third meeting earlier this week. According to Teagasc, the average producer is down by a further €58,000 in the past month. The authority estimates that the Irish pig sector has lost €54.2…
