Beef
Beef trade: Backlog still in place when it comes to bull processing
The bull saga has continued on as of late, with many farmers facing difficulties when it comes to marketing these...
Beef
The bull saga has continued on as of late, with many farmers facing difficulties when it comes to marketing these...
Beef
The number of department-defined (restricted) feedlots – whereby stock moved only to slaughter – has increased sixfold across the country...
Beef
This week, the steer and heifer trade has remained unchanged. However, procurement managers have noted that there is still plenty...
Beef
The recently-formed Beef Plan Movement is officially registered as a company, it has been confirmed. The entity – which now...
Beef
At this point last year, beef factories were offering approximately 20c/kg (base quotes) more for factory-fit prime cattle. During the...
Beef
Another plus 40,000 head beef kill during the week ending November 25, has kept a lid on prices for prime...
Beef
As has been the case over the past number of weeks, beef factories are quick to quote prices of 375c/kg...
Beef
The factory/farmer beef price stalemate has continued, with steer and heifer prices remaining unchanged. As has been the trend in...
Beef
As we approach the second week of November, Irish cattle prices (deadweight) have remained relatively steady for the past number...
Beef
“Monumental crowds” gathered at Roscommon Mart last night (Wednesday, November 7) for the first official public meeting of the Beef...
Beef
There was no bank holiday boost for prime cattle prices last week and this week has proven no different. Factory-fit...
Beef
After holding relatively steady for an extended period, cow prices have come under pressure this and some beef buyers have...
Beef
A large group of beef producers gathered around a table in Tullamore, Co. Offaly last night (Thursday, November 1) with...
Beef
While the majority of cattle are still trading at 375c/kg for bullocks and 385c/kg for factory-fit heifers, agents are keen...
Beef
More bite entered the beef trade last week after an extended period of price cuts and downward price pressure. While...
Beef
This week, farmers with factory-fit cattle are in a better position when it comes to negotiations with factory agents. Although...
Beef
Last week, we saw farm organisations lead farmers in protest against price cuts made by beef processors in recent weeks...
Agri Politics
Large crowds of frustrated farmers have protested outside ABP in Clones, Co. Monaghan, this morning to reflect the anger at...