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Market trends in pig industry prices
Baconer pig price to feed price ratio for South East Queensland
Based on baconer price and mixed-feed price. The baconer price is the average longer term price received by the producer, taking into account deductions for gradings and before levies, inspection fees and pig transport costs. Feed price is for an average grower and finisher diet and does not include delivery or farm specific extra ingredients.
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The ratio is calculated by dividing the pig meat price (in cents/kg hot standard carcase weight) by the feed price (cents/kg). A higher result is better.
Average baconer price and feed price for South East Queensland
Based on baconer price and mixed-feed price. Bacon price is the average of medium weight bacon after grading and before levies, inspection fees and pig transport costs. Feed price is for an average grower and finisher diet, does not include delivery or farm specific extra ingredients.
This is a trend indicator graph that is based on baconer price and mixed-feed price. A longer term graph is available on request.
The ratio is calculated by dividing the pig meat price (in cents/kg hot standard carcase weight) by the feed price (cents/kg). A higher result is better.
Estimated margin over feed cost for pigs, South East Queensland
The margin is calculated by deducting the cost of feed to produce 1 kg of meat (assuming a constant over-time herd feed conversion ratio of 4.25:1) from the average baconer price/kg. Feed and pig prices are in today's dollars. The amount left (the margin) is available to pay other costs such as veterinary and electricity bills before providing a return to the owner.
Based on baconer price and mixed-feed price. The baconer price is the average price received by the producer, taking into account deductions for gradings and before levies, inspection fees and pig transport costs. Feed price is for an average grower and finisher diet; it does not include delivery or farm specific extra ingredients.
