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Last week’s beef kill falls by over 14,000 head or 48%

August 13, 2019

The latest data from the Department of Agriculture’s beef kill database shows that some 15,065 head of cattle were slaughtered last week –…

Beef trade: Base quotes stationary as talks take place in Backweston

August 13, 2019

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For now, the Beef Plan Movement has suspended its nationwide rally outside meat factories – pending the outcome of high-anticipated talks yesterday, Monday, August…

Beef trade: Another blow for finishers with factory-fit cattle

July 23, 2019

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This week, prices for steers have dropped and are being quoted at 350-355c/kg, while base quotes for heifers have also fallen to 360-365c/kg.…

Beef trade: Prices unchanged amidst new EU-Mercosur agreement

July 1, 2019

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Beef farmers were dealt another blow on Friday last, June 28, when news broke of the highly contested EU-Mercosur trade deal which will…

Beef trade: Cattle prices still under pressure

June 25, 2019

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The latest kill figures from the department of agriculture’s beef kill database indicate that just over 34,600 cattle were slaughtered during the week…

Beef trade: Seasonal higher prices nowhere to be seen

June 17, 2019

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Farmers have been left counting the costs yet again. Over the years, farmers slaughtering cattle in June were able to achieve better beef…

High beef kill despite bank holiday Monday

June 14, 2019

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The beef kill in Ireland has been running well above average in recent times. Despite last week’s bank holiday Monday, some 31,772 head…

Beef trade: Bulls come under increased pressure in processing plants

June 11, 2019

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Farmers with bulls fit for slaughter have come under pressure in beef processing plants, with some finishers finding it somewhat difficult to market…

Beef trade: Little change in price as weekly kill bounces back

June 4, 2019

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The June bank holiday has come and gone and – for the most part – factory quotes remain unchanged when it comes to…

Beef trade: Regular sellers and numbers determine beef price

May 28, 2019

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The latest kill figures from the department of agriculture’s beef kill database indicate that just over 32,850 cattle were slaughtered during the week…

Beef trade: 400c/kg for factory-fit heifers more freely available

May 13, 2019

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The latest kill figures from the Department of Agriculture database indicate that just over 31,500 cattle were slaughtered during the week ending May…

Beef trade: Agents actively sourcing cattle with deals being done at higher prices

May 7, 2019

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With the May bank holiday behind us, beef processors are actively sourcing cattle in an effort to increase throughput. This is welcome news…

Analysis: How have the cattle slaughtered in Q1 of 2019 graded?

May 5, 2019

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During the first three months of this year, 459,372 head of cattle were slaughtered in Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine approved…

Beef trade: The ball is back at the feet of farmers

April 30, 2019

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For months beef prices have remained low hampering any chance of farmers making a profit. However, factories are now anxious for stock and…

Beef trade: More factory appetite begins to appear

April 23, 2019

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A total number of 35,245 beef cattle were processed during the week ending April 14 – a 157 head decrease on the week…

Beef trade: More bite entering the trade – albeit small

April 16, 2019

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This week, factory agents are offering 370-375c/kg for factory-fit bullocks, while base quotes of 380-385c/kg are on the table for heifers. The lower…