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Beef kill breaks 36,000 head

June 20, 2020

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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…

Beef kill year-to-date figures back on 2019 levels

May 2, 2020

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As we enter into the last month of spring, AgriLand takes a look back at the beef kill to date. From the onset…

Beef trade: Negotiation power tilting towards farmers with in-spec stock

April 28, 2020

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In the past week, there has been a little more bite in the beef trade – especially for farmers with in-spec steers and…

Beef trade: No movement from 340c/kg for in-spec prime cattle

April 21, 2020

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It’s a case of ‘as you were’ for beef quotes this week, with beef processors maintaining prices on offer at 340c/kg for heifers…

Beef trade: In-spec heifer and steer price holds

April 14, 2020

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The difficult market conditions continue for beef farmers this week, with out-of-spec cattle facing further price cuts. While in-spec heifers and bullocks continue…

Beef kill dips below 30,000 head

April 11, 2020

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The number of cattle slaughtered in Irish beef plants fell last week. While the total figure amounted to 30,731 head, it must be…

Beef trade: Prices in freefall

April 7, 2020

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Beef prices have continued their downward trajectory this week, with all categories of stock taking a hit at the factory gate. Covid-19-related market…