Last year exhibited the usual volatility in the Irish pig industry. Prices in the spring were low compared with the highs of summer 2023, but they stabilised in the summer months at €2.20-€2.30/kg. This was followed by a dip in the autumn due to increased EU meat supply and a stable weekly throughput. As we moved into 2025, the market rebounded with small price increases in March and April and, at the time of writing, we are consistently holding at around €2.28/kg. Despite global political uncertainties, there is sustained demand across all protein sectors, with Irish beef farmers currently enjoying…