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Beef trade: Downward price pressure hampering farmers

September 17, 2018

At last week’s Dairygold Beef Expo in Fermoy Mart, beef farmers and finishers in attendance were told about the importance of sustainability and…

Beef trade: No let up in pressure from processors

September 11, 2018

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Beef processors are keeping the pressure on finishers, while the weekly kill continues to increase. During the week ending September 2, some 36,888…

Beef trade: Some processors successful with price pull

September 3, 2018

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Last week, beef processors began applying pressure to base quotes for prime cattle. It seems that the majority of factories have been successful.…

Beef price: How do Irish heifer prices fair against other countries in Europe?

September 1, 2018

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During the summer months, Irish beef farmers have been subjected to a series of price cuts from meat processors right across the board.…

Beef trade: Negotiations start at 400c/kg for factory-fit heifers

August 20, 2018

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This week, the majority of beef processors are starting negotiations with beef farmers at 390c/kg for bullocks and 400c/kg for heifers. Farmers –…

Beef trade: Slight variation in base quotes offered

August 13, 2018

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A number of department approved beef export plants are offering 385c/kg for steers and 395c/kg for factory-fit heifers. However, other plants are operating off…

Europe-wide drought forcing factories to freeze beef

July 26, 2018

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With the Europe-wide drought resulting in additional cattle coming onto the market, meat factories are being forced to freeze beef, according to Cormac Healy –…

‘Misguided’ beef price cuts knock €180 off 400kg carcass

July 20, 2018

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Recent beef price cuts – described as “opportunistic, misguided and short-sighted in the extreme” – have knocked €180 off a 400kg carcass, according to…

Beef trade: Processors continue to pull prices

July 16, 2018

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This week, beef factories have opted to knock another 5c/kg off base quotes. The majority of processors are now offering 385-390c/kg for steers…

Beef trade: Bullocks drop below the 400c/kg mark

July 9, 2018

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Factory agents are quick to quote prices of 395c/kg for steers and 405c/kg for factory-fit heifers this week. Following the trend of recent weeks,…

Beef trade: Factories slap another 5c/kg cut on prime cattle

July 2, 2018

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Beef factories have most certainly taken back control of the market and continue to implement further price cuts. Processors have followed on with…

Beef trade: Processors ramp up the pressure on finishers

June 25, 2018

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There is further bad news for beef finishers this week, as processors ramp up the pressure following on from the price cuts implemented last…

Beef trade: ‘Steady as she goes’ for prime cattle prices

June 5, 2018

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During the week ending May 27, the number of cattle processed in Department of Agriculture approved beef plants increased by 632 head and…

Beef trade: The demand for cattle continues as supplies remain tight

May 28, 2018

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Although many factories are starting negotiations with farmers at 415c/kg for steers and 420c/kg for heifers, the number of cattle being marketed at…

Beef trade: Base quotes continue to move in the right direction for farmers

May 21, 2018

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As has been the case in recent weeks, beef cattle supplies remain relatively tight and factories are continuing to hunt for cattle. This…

Beef trade: Some factories offering a base of 425c/kg for heifers

May 14, 2018

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The demand for beef remains strong and buyers are continuing to hunt for in-spec cattle. Due to this, farmers have been urged to…

Beef price ball back in the farmers’ court

May 8, 2018

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After battling to hold base quotes over recent weeks, beef buyers have finally relented and are now offering stronger quotes. Where negotiations were…

Beef prices: More bite to the trade but quotes slow to increase

April 30, 2018

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There is increasing pressure on beef factories to pay more for cattle. Despite the lower kill during the week ending April 22, procurement…

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