Beef trade: More bite entering the trade – albeit small April 16, 2019 Beef 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 Beef 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 Beef 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 Beef 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 Beef 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 Beef 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 Beef 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 Beef 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 Agri-Business 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 Beef 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 Beef 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 Beef 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 Beef 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 Beef 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 Beef After a number of weeks of price cuts, the beef trade appears to have settled somewhat over recent days. However, many finishers will…
Beef price: How does Ireland compare with Europe after price cuts? July 29, 2018 Beef In recent weeks, beef farmers have been subjected to a series of price cuts from meat processors right across the board. This has…
Weekly cattle kill exceeds 36,000 head, as supplies approach the one million mark July 25, 2018 Beef For the second time this year, the weekly cattle kill has surpassed the 36,000 mark. During the week ending July 22, the total…
Beef trade: Factories quick to quote 385c/kg for steers July 23, 2018 Beef Official figures from the Department of Agriculture’s beef kill database show that some 35,572 cattle were processed during the week ending July 15…
