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Irish pig prices fell by 6 cents per kilogram, leaving producers with reported prices of €1.62–€1.66/kg and average losses of about €28 per pig. A planned work-to-rule strike at processing plants is adding concern ahead of Christmas, while the update also notes recent declines in wheat and maize futures amid improved supply prospects and progress in the US corn harvest.
Processing disruption could constrain slaughter capacity and weigh on Irish hog prices, while weaker grain prices may eventually ease feed costs. The article says farm-level feed costs have continued to rise, intensifying pressure on producer margins.
ifa.ieNov 11, 2026After 11 past bearish logistics events, Lean Hogs moved a median +1.6% over 5 sessions (55% higher; middle half -2.7% to +2.5%), and -6.1% over 20.
After 137 past bearish logistics events, Wheat (SRW) moved a median -0.3% over 5 sessions (44% higher; middle half -2.2% to +1.0%), and +0.0% over 20.
After 359 past bearish logistics events, Corn moved a median -0.3% over 5 sessions (44% higher; middle half -1.5% to +1.5%), and -0.5% over 20.
Moves of each commodity's benchmark from the last close before the event. Historical reads pool past events of the same kind; they describe what happened, not what will. Not investment advice.
