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High kill despite August bank holiday

August 15, 2020

Some 31,785 cattle were slaughtered last week in Irish beef exporting plants – an increase of 3,460 head when compared to the previous…

Beef trade: Continue to bargain hard

August 11, 2020

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For the most part, the majority of beef factories are quoting 370-375c/kg for steers and heifers, with factory agents continuing their hunt for…

Cattle trade ‘a clear sign factories can afford to pay more’

July 30, 2020

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The strengthening of the cattle trade at the moment is “a clear sign that factories can afford to pay more”, according to the…

Aldi submits Irish beef cost and retail pricing info to taskforce review

July 28, 2020

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Aldi has submitted information relating to its cost and retail pricing across its fresh Irish beef range to the Beef Market Taskforce’s review,…

Beef kill falls and prices rise

July 19, 2020

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Last week, some 35,731 cattle were slaughtered in Irish beef processing plants – representing a decrease of 1,366 head on the previous week’s…

Beef prices ‘driving farmers out of business’ – Cullinan

July 2, 2020

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Beef prices at present are “driving farmers out of business”, according to Tim Cullinan, the president of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA). He…

Taskforce told: Suckler-based PGI owned by farmers ‘the only viable option’

June 26, 2020

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A suckler-based application for EU Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) is the only realistic option, stakeholders were told at a meeting of the Beef…

Beef taskforce: Differential in UK and Irish prices underlined

June 25, 2020

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During the third meeting of the Beef Market Taskforce today, Thursday, June 25, the differential of UK steer price and the Irish steer…

‘Farmers can’t continue to feed cattle at current prices’

June 18, 2020

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There is “no excuse” for factories to keep prices at the current low levels, according to the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association…

Beef trade: Floor placed under prices by northern trade

June 16, 2020

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Talk north of the border revolves around the tight supplies of factory-fit steers and heifers. This, in turn, has resulted in improved base…

Beef trade: Steers and heifers now trading at 360c/kg

June 9, 2020

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For the most part, the majority of beef factories are now quoting 360c/kg for both steers and heifers; however, there are some farmers…

Beef trade: Cow prices hit; weekly kill creeps past 31,000 head

June 4, 2020

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As has been the case over the past number of weeks, beef factories are quick to quote prices of 360c/kg for steers and…

‘Many cases’ where factories ‘will pay more than quoted prices’

May 24, 2020

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Following the collapse in beef prices due to Covid-19, the market has shown signs of recovery and, with the food service sector beginning…

Beef trade: No movement from 340c/kg for in-spec prime cattle

April 21, 2020

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It’s a case of ‘as you were’ for beef quotes this week, with beef processors maintaining prices on offer at 340c/kg for heifers…

Beef trade: Prices in freefall

April 7, 2020

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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…