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Beef trade: Steer and heifer quotes drop to 350c/kg

March 31, 2020

While farmers come to terms with the impact of Covid-19 on the beef sector, factories have moved to lower the quotes available for…

Beef trade: Factories focus on in-spec, prime cattle with sector facing uphill challenge

March 25, 2020

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It seems to be blow after blow for the beef sector in recent days. Firstly, on Monday last, March 23, fast-food kingpin McDonald’s…

Beef trade: The reality is that there will be demand and price disruption

March 17, 2020

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As of yesterday evening (Monday, March 16), all beef plants are continuing to operate, following strict, Government-issued protocols to ensure that slaughtering and…

Beef trade: Demand best for cows; prime cattle prices unchanged

March 4, 2020

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Continuing on from past weeks, factory agents continue to actively source prime cattle, but there is little change in prices offered. Like last…

Beef trade: Strong demand not reflecting prime cattle prices

February 25, 2020

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While factory agents continue to actively source prime cattle, there is little change in prices offered at the factory gates this week. At…

Beef trade: Factory prices slow to increase, but what about NI and UK trade?

February 19, 2020

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Across the country, most beef processing plants are quoting 365c/kg for both steers and heifers; although, there have been farmers seen to secure…

Beef trade: Steers and heifers trading on a base of 365c/kg

February 11, 2020

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For the most part, the majority of factories are quoting 365c/kg for both steers and heifers; however, there are some farmers securing prices…

Beef trade: No lift in price; kill hits over 35,600 head

January 29, 2020

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Beef factories are still managing to keep a lid on prices paid for finished cattle, albeit with reports of tightening numbers. This week,…

Beef trade: Factories managing to keep a cap on base quotes

January 21, 2020

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While there has been some upward direction in base quotes for steers and heifers since the turn of the year, beef processors are…

Beef trade: ‘As you were’ for base quotes

November 26, 2019

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There has been a lot of talk in recent days of beef prices rising; reports indicate while this may be true for that…

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: More bite entering the trade – albeit small

April 16, 2019

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This week, factory agents are offering 370-375c/kg for factory-fit bullocks, while base quotes of 380-385c/kg are on the table for heifers. The lower…