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Beef trade: Base quotes stationary as talks take place in Backweston

August 13, 2019

For now, the Beef Plan Movement has suspended its nationwide rally outside meat factories – pending the outcome of high-anticipated talks yesterday, Monday, August…

‘If retailers don’t make profits on beef it’s because they choose not to’

August 7, 2019

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The Irish Creamery and Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) has claimed that if retailers are not making a profit on beef, it’s “because they…

‘Disrupting businesses will do nothing to fix price challenges’ – MII

July 29, 2019

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Protests at cattle processing facilities and businesses “will do nothing to resolve the challenges of the marketplace,” according to Meat Industry Ireland (MII).…

Beef trade: Another blow for finishers with factory-fit cattle

July 23, 2019

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This week, prices for steers have dropped and are being quoted at 350-355c/kg, while base quotes for heifers have also fallen to 360-365c/kg.…

Beef trade: Prices unchanged but finishers’ confidence severely damaged

July 16, 2019

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For the most part, beef factory quotes remain unchanged when it comes to steers and heifers. Prices for steers continue at 360c/kg, while…

Beef trade: Downward price pressure leaves no hope for margins

July 9, 2019

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An already struggling sector has been dealt another blow as beef processors opt to cut base quotes further. It is now safe to…

Beef trade: Cattle prices still under pressure

June 25, 2019

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The latest kill figures from the department of agriculture’s beef kill database indicate that just over 34,600 cattle were slaughtered during the week…

‘For 10 years farmers have been paid less than EU average for steers’

April 16, 2019

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Irish farmers have been getting less than the EU average price for R3 and U3 steers for the past 10 years, according to…

Healy: EU has to ‘pony up’ on Brexit compensation

February 13, 2019

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Joe Healy, the president of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA), has said that the European Union has to “pony up” when it comes…

IFA to lobby Oireachtas members on beef situation tomorrow

February 12, 2019

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A lobby of all TDs and senators on challenges currently facing the beef sector is to be held by the Irish Farmers’ Association…

Beef trade: Prime cattle unchanged, but bulls remain difficult in some plants

February 5, 2019

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While there is some demand for beef steers and heifers, procurement managers have made no movement on price this week. As it stands,…

‘Beef prices must increase after positive sterling change’ – IFA

January 28, 2019

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The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) is calling for an increase in beef prices after a positive change in the euro-sterling exchange rate since…

Beef trade: A record-high kill in 2018, but similar price scenario so far in 2019

January 7, 2019

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While some factories had reopened after the Christmas break last Wednesday, it is business as usual for beef processing plants all over the…

Why are UK farmers getting better returns on beef?

November 23, 2018

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The UK’s “adherent domestic demand” for British beef is the chief reason why UK factories can return stronger prices to farmers, the director…

‘I know farmers are frustrated’ – MII chief

November 22, 2018

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The director of Meat Industry Ireland (MII) has acknowledged the escalating levels of grievance beef farmers across the country are expressing on “unfair”…