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Beef trade: Prices in freefall

April 7, 2020

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…

Beef kill: Increase in bull and cow slaughterings

April 2, 2020

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It has been a difficult week for beef farmers across the country, as processors moved to reduce heifer and steer prices to approximately…

Beef trade: Steer and heifer quotes drop to 350c/kg

March 31, 2020

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While farmers come to terms with the impact of Covid-19 on the beef sector, factories have moved to lower the quotes available for…

Bull and cow slaughter numbers fall

March 26, 2020

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The spread of the Covid-19 virus has had a major impact of the beef market here in Ireland and across Europe, as countries…

Weekly beef kill falls by almost 1,300 head

March 22, 2020

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Official figures have shown that some 38,939 head of cattle were processed last week in Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine approved beef…

Weekly beef kill rises to almost 41,000 head

March 14, 2020

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Official figures show that some 40,881 cattle were killed in Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine approved beef plants last week. This was…

Weekly beef kill falls by just over 500 head

March 7, 2020

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Official figures show that some 39,466 cattle were killed last week in Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine approved beef plants. This was…

Beef trade: Demand best for cows; prime cattle prices unchanged

March 4, 2020

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Continuing on from past weeks, factory agents continue to actively source prime cattle, but there is little change in prices offered. Like last…

Weekly beef kill increases slightly

February 28, 2020

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Official figures have shown that some 39,981 cattle were processed in Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine approved beef plants last week. This…

Weekly beef kill falls, but only slightly

February 21, 2020

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Official figures show the number of cattle slaughtered in Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine approved beef plants fell to 36,623 head last…

Weekly beef kill rises to almost 37,000 head

February 13, 2020

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Official figures have showed that 36,949 cattle were killed in Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine approved beef plants during the week ending…

Beef trade: Steers and heifers trading on a base of 365c/kg

February 11, 2020

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For the most part, the majority of factories are quoting 365c/kg for both steers and heifers; however, there are some farmers securing prices…

Beef trade: More bite but processors slow to increase prices

January 7, 2020

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Yesterday marked the start of the first full week of processing after the Christmas period and reports suggest that factories are anxious for…

How many cattle were slaughtered in Irish beef plants during 2019?

January 5, 2020

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As many would expect, the 2019 national beef kill is well behind 2018 levels. Last year, we witnessed a nationwide protest that brought…

Beef trade: What are processors paying for cattle this week?

December 17, 2019

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Beef buyers have moved to stabilise the market somewhat over recent days and the trade has failed to lift any further. For the…

Beef trade: Base quotes start to move upwards

December 12, 2019

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After last week’s announcement that ABP would increase beef prices by 5c/kg, it seems that all other major processors have followed suit. Any…

Bumper kill brings weekly beef supplies to the highest point in 2019

December 4, 2019

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Official figures show that some 40,214 cattle were slaughtered in Department of Agriculture approved beef export plants last week – the highest weekly…

Beef trade: Factories battle to keep a lid on prices

December 3, 2019

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For weeks now, Irish cattle prices have remained at extremely low levels and have been passed out by prices in Northern Ireland, Britain…

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