asked the Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries if he is aware that pig feed is not available at a price which enables farmers to raise pigs economically; and if any discussions took place between An Bord Gráin, the Pigs and Bacon Commission and the bacon curers' association on this matter.
Ceisteanna — Questions. Oral Answers. - Price of Pig Feed.
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The arrangements for the importation and distribution of coarse grains are designed to ensure that pig feed is available to producers at the lowest possible cost and I do not accept that the prices at which such feed is available do not permit of economic pig production. So far as I am aware, there has been no recent discussion about this matter between the three bodies mentioned by the Deputy.
May I ask is it not a pity that there is not such a discussion?
Of course, you may ask it.
And that it would probably lead to better results if it did take place?