Beef
Factories will face "stark challenges" in the first half of 2023 if they don't offer the breakeven minimum price, warned Des Morrisson.
Beef News
The economics of winter finishing do not add up for farmers according to the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers' Association.
Fears for the outlook for winter finishers this year are growing in light of the increasing likelihood of a no-deal scenario.
Agri-Business
Winter finishers who have received approval for stocking loans this year may not draw down the funds, banks have warned.
Beef farmers have been forced to carry the can through loss making prices this autumn, IFA President Joe Healy has said.
Winter finishers have lost confidence in the beef trade and are slow to purchase store cattle, according to the ICSA's Edmond Phelan.
