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

July 23, 2019

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…

Beef trade: Farmers dig heels in on factory base quotes

March 25, 2019

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Normally, at this time of the year, beef supplies begin to tighten and farmers have more bargaining power when it comes to marketing…

Beef trade: No St. Patrick’s Day boost for cattle prices

March 19, 2019

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St. Patrick’s Day has come and gone and – for the most part – factory quotes remain unchanged when it comes to steers,…

Beef trade: Cattle quotes still ‘stuck in the mud’

January 14, 2019

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Cattle quotes have remained unchanged for the past number of weeks. This time last year, beef quotes were on the decline following a…

Beef trade: No let up in downward price pressure

December 10, 2018

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

Beef trade: The stalemate continues with no let up in base quotes

November 19, 2018

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The factory/farmer beef price stalemate has continued, with steer and heifer prices remaining unchanged. As has been the trend in recent weeks, base…

Beef trade: Cows still under pressure and no movement with prime cattle quotes

November 13, 2018

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As has been the case over the past two weeks, there has been increased downward price pressure on cows presented for slaughter. Prices…

Beef trade: Prime quotes steady, but cows under pressure

November 6, 2018

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After holding relatively steady for an extended period, cow prices have come under pressure this and some beef buyers have opted to drop…

EU Commission will fund Irish pork and beef promotion in Asia

November 5, 2018

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The European Union has earmarked over €3 million to help promote Irish pork and beef products in south-east Asia over the next three…

Beef trade: Farmers in a better negotiating position this week

October 15, 2018

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This week, farmers with factory-fit cattle are in a better position when it comes to negotiations with factory agents. Although agents are quoting…

Beef trade: Ship somewhat steady, but how long will it last?

October 8, 2018

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Last week, we saw farm organisations lead farmers in protest against price cuts made by beef processors in recent weeks and throughout 2018.…

Beef trade: No let up as factories continue to apply pressure

October 1, 2018

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Farmers and finishers marketing beef cattle have been faced with a constant battle over recent weeks, as one factory cut followed another. In…

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: Steady as she goes as supplies reach one million

August 7, 2018

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As with last week, the beef trade has continued to remain steady. After weeks of price uncertainty, procurement managers have steadied the ship…

Beef trade: Quotes settle at 385c/kg for steers

July 30, 2018

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After a number of weeks of price cuts, the beef trade appears to have settled somewhat over recent days. However, many finishers will…

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