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Beef trade: Negotiations start at 400c/kg for factory-fit heifers

August 20, 2018

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…

Beef price: How does Ireland compare with Europe after price cuts?

July 29, 2018

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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

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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

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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…

Beef trade: Processors continue to pull prices

July 16, 2018

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This week, beef factories have opted to knock another 5c/kg off base quotes. The majority of processors are now offering 385-390c/kg for steers…

Beef trade: Bullocks drop below the 400c/kg mark

July 9, 2018

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Factory agents are quick to quote prices of 395c/kg for steers and 405c/kg for factory-fit heifers this week. Following the trend of recent weeks,…

Beef trade: Factories slap another 5c/kg cut on prime cattle

July 2, 2018

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Beef factories have most certainly taken back control of the market and continue to implement further price cuts. Processors have followed on with…

Beef trade: Processors ramp up the pressure on finishers

June 25, 2018

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There is further bad news for beef finishers this week, as processors ramp up the pressure following on from the price cuts implemented last…

Factory trade: Buyers move tactically in advance of grass cattle

June 18, 2018

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Factory buyers have made somewhat of a tactical move this week, as they begin to talk down the trade in advance of the…

Beef trade: Cows come under price pressure

June 11, 2018

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

Where does Ireland stand in the EU heifer price league table?

June 11, 2018

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The latest report from the Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) indicates that Irish heifer prices increased by 10.2c/kg from the week ending April…

Beef trade: ‘Steady as she goes’ for prime cattle prices

June 5, 2018

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During the week ending May 27, the number of cattle processed in Department of Agriculture approved beef plants increased by 632 head and…

Beef trade: The demand for cattle continues as supplies remain tight

May 28, 2018

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Although many factories are starting negotiations with farmers at 415c/kg for steers and 420c/kg for heifers, the number of cattle being marketed at…

Beef trade: Base quotes continue to move in the right direction for farmers

May 21, 2018

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As has been the case in recent weeks, beef cattle supplies remain relatively tight and factories are continuing to hunt for cattle. This…

Beef price ball back in the farmers’ court

May 8, 2018

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After battling to hold base quotes over recent weeks, beef buyers have finally relented and are now offering stronger quotes. Where negotiations were…

Beef prices: More bite to the trade but quotes slow to increase

April 30, 2018

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There is increasing pressure on beef factories to pay more for cattle. Despite the lower kill during the week ending April 22, procurement…

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