Beef
Factory quotes: Prices edge up as 3 short weeks approach
This week’s factory quotes have seen beef price increase by 5c/kg in a few cases, but the majority of processors...
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Beef
Beef kill: Over 10,000 more cows slaughtered to date
Just under 40,000 head of cattle were slaughtered last week (ending Sunday, March 3), according to the Department of Agriculture,...
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Cull dairy cows driving rise in factory cattle supply numbers
The Irish factory cattle supply has increased by 9,500 head to date this year, according to figures from the Department...
Beef
Beef kill: Highest weekly throughput of steers so far this year
The week ending September 24, 2023, has seen the highest number of steers slaughtered in a single week so far...
Beef
Factory prices described as 'devastating' for beef farmers
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has described factory beef prices as having a “devastating effect at farm...
Beef
Number of short-fleshed steers up almost 4% this year
The number of steers sent for processing that were short of flesh has increased by almost 4% on last year....
Beef
Factory quotes: Cattle price on the rise as supply tightens
Beef prices are in a good place this week and any farmer with finished cattle to sell will have the...
Beef
Beef kill: Throughput dips in cow and heifer categories
After five consecutive weeks of throughput increases in beef processing facilities approved by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the...
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Beef
May beef returns increase marginally
An analysis of the average prices paid for base steers and heifers during the first two weeks of May 2018...
Beef
At what rate should you be supplementing your cattle at this winter?
Accounting for over 75% of the total variable costs, feed is the single largest variable cost on Irish beef farms....
Beef
€1 million boost for June steer finishers
Prices achieved for steers during June were up marginally on the corresponding month in 2016, official figures show. Figures taken...
Beef
Cattle prices continue to drive forward – IFA
The cattle trade is continuing to drive forward with the base price for steers at €4.00/kg and heifers at €4.10/kg,...
Beef
The pros and cons of the different castration methods for bulls
The open cutting castration method for bulls has the most benefits when compared to other methods, according to Veterinary Lecturer at...
Beef
Bull beef market continues to struggle across the EU
The bull beef market continues to struggle across the European Union and the shorter-term outlook does not look promising, according to...
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Beef
Slight increase on weekly beef kill figures, as young bull numbers lead the way
The number of beef animals slaughtered at Department of Agriculture approved plants increased by less than 1% for the week...