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Massive difference per head continues between Irish and UK cattle prices

November 11, 2018

As we approach the second week of November, Irish cattle prices (deadweight) have remained relatively steady for the past number of weeks. However,…

Up to 500 farmers attend ‘Beef Plan’ meeting in Roscommon

November 8, 2018

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“Monumental crowds” gathered at Roscommon Mart last night (Wednesday, November 7) for the first official public meeting of the Beef Plan 2018-2025 Group.…

Beef kill: Over 4,600 fewer cattle slaughtered due to bank holiday

November 7, 2018

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There was no bank holiday boost for prime cattle prices last week and this week has proven no different. Factory-fit bullocks and heifers…

Beef trade: Prime quotes steady, but cows under pressure

November 6, 2018

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After holding relatively steady for an extended period, cow prices have come under pressure this and some beef buyers have opted to drop…

Beef Plan Group builds momentum as official committee appointed

November 2, 2018

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A large group of beef producers gathered around a table in Tullamore, Co. Offaly last night (Thursday, November 1) with one mission in…

Beef trade: No movement in base quotes this week

October 30, 2018

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While the majority of cattle are still trading at 375c/kg for bullocks and 385c/kg for factory-fit heifers, agents are keen not to let…

Beef trade: Processors reluctant to increase quotes, but deals being done at higher prices

October 22, 2018

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More bite entered the beef trade last week after an extended period of price cuts and downward price pressure. While factories are quick…

Beef trade: Farmers in a better negotiating position this week

October 15, 2018

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This week, farmers with factory-fit cattle are in a better position when it comes to negotiations with factory agents. Although agents are quoting…

Beef trade: Ship somewhat steady, but how long will it last?

October 8, 2018

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Last week, we saw farm organisations lead farmers in protest against price cuts made by beef processors in recent weeks and throughout 2018.…

ICSA beef price protest brings ABP plant to standstill

October 5, 2018

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Large crowds of frustrated farmers have protested outside ABP in Clones, Co. Monaghan, this morning to reflect the anger at continuous cuts in…

Farm group to stage protest at ABP Clones amid ‘crashing beef prices’

October 4, 2018

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The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) is to mount a protest at ABP Clones, as it believes processors continue to “hammer beef…

MII pushes back: Criticism ‘fails to recognise strong price’ in 2018

October 2, 2018

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Meat Industry Ireland (MII) has pushed back on recent criticism of beef processors, defending its “strong price throughout the year”. Cormac Healy, director…