Beef
Weekly factory cattle supplies have been increasing for the past seven consecutive weeks, with almost 32,800 cattle slaughtered last week.
The factory cow kill for the week ending Sunday, August 16, was 40% above the same week of last year, according to the latest figures.
Over 1 in 5 or 20% of the steers slaughtered in Ireland in the first half of 2026 graded an 'O-' or below, according to DAFM.
Weekly factory beef kill numbers have surged in the past three weeks. Supply numbers in the week...
Weekly beef kill figures are increasing again after dropping off in the mid-summer weeks throughout June and early July.
The past two consecutive weeks have seen weekly beef kill numbers fail to surpass 24,000 head, the lowest on record for this time of year.
Latest beef kill figures show weekly factory cattle supplies have declined significantly in the past two weeks.
The recent talk from of a tightening in supply of factory cattle numbers materialised last week, with the beef kill down to 27,000 head.
This week's factory quotes have seen beef price offers from some outlets rise by 10c/kg as official...
Latest official beef kill figures show weekly cattle supply numbers remaining steady despite the overall kill this year being down by 9.2%.
Last week saw the first murmurings of the year from some cattle-trade industry players in relation to reduced cattle supplies.
Latest beef kill figures show that young bull supplies are on par with this time last year despite...
Latest factory beef kill figures show that the weekly beef kill numbers are up on the corresponding weeks of last year.
Latest beef kill figures show the number of cattle slaughtered in the week ending Sunday, May 10, surpassed the same week of last year.
Average beef carcass weights increased in all categories for the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, according to DAFM and CSO data.
Latest beef kill figures show almost 30,600 head of cattle were slaughtered at DAFM-approved factories in the week ending Sunday, May 3.
The number of cattle sourced from Controlled Finishing Units (CFU herds) for slaughter has fallen...
The 2026 beef trade is not exactly shaping up how many farmers who bought store cattle last autumn and winter envisaged it to.
Latest beef kill figures show that the Irish factory cattle supplies have declined by almost 80,000 head to date this year.
The 2026 beef kill is running over 72,000 head of cattle below last year, according to latest figures from DAFM.
Weekly beef kill numbers are continuing to trend well below last year, according to the latest figures from DAFM.
The total beef kill-to-date this year is almost 63,000 head (excluding veal) below last year, according to latest DAFM figures.
National weekly beef kill numbers declined in the week ending Sunday, March 15, but delays in booking-in cattle are continuing.
