How many cattle were processed in 2020? January 9, 2021 Beef As 2020 drew to a close last week, it is time to review the numbers of cattle that passed through Irish processing plants…
Beef kill: 2020 figures continue to race ahead of last year October 31, 2020 Beef Last week a total of 37,143 head of cattle were processed. This figure has suffered a decline of 520 head in comparison to…
Beef trade: Trade steady, as throughput increases by over 1,700 head October 9, 2020 Beef The beef trade remains steady at the moment. Base quotes for steers continue at 360c/kg, while base prices for heifers remain at €3.65/kg,…
Beef kill: Slight increase in throughput; however, still behind from this time last year October 4, 2020 Beef The number of cattle slaughtered in Irish beef plants increased marginally – by 225 head – last week and amounted to 33,753 head.…
Beef kill falls over 1,200 head as steers see the biggest drop September 26, 2020 Beef The number of cattle slaughtered in Irish beef plants fell over 1,200 head last week and amounted to 33,528 head. Looking at young…
Beef kill hits 35,000 head September 3, 2020 Beef Some 35,000 cattle were slaughtered last week in Irish beef exporting plants – an increase of 656 head when compared to the previous…
Reduced heifer kill biggest contributor to lower weekly slaughter numbers August 28, 2020 Beef The number of cattle slaughtered in Irish beef plants fell last week; the total figure amounted to 34,378 head including 19 calves. Starting…
National beef kill rises August 23, 2020 Beef Last week, some 34,731 cattle were slaughtered in Irish beef processing plants – representing a rise of 2,893 head on the previous week’s…
Beef trade: Strong factory demand continues July 21, 2020 Beef Factory agents continue to actively source prime cattle, with general quotes hovering around the 370-375c/kg mark for steers and 375-380c/kg for heifers. Saying…
Beef kill falls and prices rise July 19, 2020 Beef Last week, some 35,731 cattle were slaughtered in Irish beef processing plants – representing a decrease of 1,366 head on the previous week’s…
Beef kill breaks 36,000 head June 20, 2020 Beef Last week, some 36,182 cattle were slaughtered in Irish beef processing plants – representing an increase of 3,900 head on the previous week’s…
Strong beef kill continues June 11, 2020 Beef Over 32,280 cattle were slaughtered last week in Irish beef exporting plants – an increase of 1,232 head when compared to the previous…
Beef trade: Steers and heifers now trading at 360c/kg June 9, 2020 Beef For the most part, the majority of beef factories are now quoting 360c/kg for both steers and heifers; however, there are some farmers…
Beef trade: Cow prices hit; weekly kill creeps past 31,000 head June 4, 2020 Beef As has been the case over the past number of weeks, beef factories are quick to quote prices of 360c/kg for steers and…
Beef trade: Kill rebounds as China ‘pulls the stopper’ May 28, 2020 Beef After a number of weeks of upward price momentum, and while factories are anxious for cattle, there is no change in prices offered…
Beef trade: Upward trajectory continues May 21, 2020 Beef In the past week, the recent positivity in terms of price has continued – especially for farmers with in-spec steers and heifers. Where…
Beef trade: Better news for beef suppliers as quotes rise May 14, 2020 Beef For the most part, beef processors are now operating off a base of 355-360c/kg for in-spec steers and heifers. This is a welcomed…
Beef trade: Factories continue to quote 340c/kg in the main May 5, 2020 Beef It’s a case of ‘as you were’ for beef quotes, with most beef processors maintaining prices on offer at 340c/kg for heifers and…
