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Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the moves in this week’s beef trade.
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Peter Doyle takes a look back at the 2025 results from the Derrypatrick Suckler research herd in Teagasc, Grange, Co. Meath
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including factory quotes for finished cattle.
A continued decline in cattle availability combined with cheap grain and high beef price is encouraging feeders to bring cattle to heavier carcase weights.
Fewer cattle drove farm gate prices in 2025 but it has also resulted to cuts in processing capacity.
Even with a minimum number of weeks reporting requirement, there are big differences between highest and lowest paying factories for most grades.
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest prices being paid for finished cattle.
While a 10% decline is expected from the high point of over 223,000 calves exported in 2025, demand is expected to remain robust in key export markets.
A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers Bord Bia addresses the concerns and misinformation that have been raised in recent weeks.
