Beef Prices

Bord Bia and meat industry examining consumer demand for beef

Recent analysis suggests that Irish cattle availability will likely recover in the second half of the year, the Minister said.

NEWS 20 June 2026

Bord Bia and meat industry examining consumer demand for beef

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Global beef production contracts by 2.5% in 2026

Global beef production contracts by 2.5% in 2026

NEWS 17 June 2026

MartBids Database: light cattle a tougher trade

MartBids Database: light cattle a tougher trade

MARKETS 17 June 2026

Convergence in global beef prices

Convergence in global beef prices

Convergence in global beef prices

NEWS 17 June 2026

Beef Trends: more positivity in the trade

Beef Trends: more positivity in the trade

Beef Trends: more positivity in the trade

MARKETS 17 June 2026

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Beef trade bottoms out with quotes stable again this week

Beef trade bottoms out with quotes stable again this week

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest quotes for finished cattle.

MARKETS 10 June 2026

Feeding plans to maximise sale value

Feeding plans to maximise sale value

Feeding higher quantities to E- and U-grading type weanlings can enhance their selling points, while overfeeding plainer types can make them less saleable.

SUCKLERS 10 June 2026

Stable food price index hides performance of beef

Stable food price index hides performance of beef

Beef price index set another new record in May – continuing a long upward trend.

NEWS 10 June 2026

Factories accused of engineered beef price cuts

Factories accused of engineered beef price cuts

The ICMSA claimed Minister Heydon’s silence on the continuous price cuts was 'deafening'.

NEWS 10 June 2026

Calf prices surge to record high

Calf prices surge to record high

This week, farmers are continuing to cash in on strong calf prices, with David Quinn of Carnew Mart noting that 'stronger bull calves are coming into €750 now'.

NEWS 10 June 2026

Soft demand is hitting beef prices, says LMC

Soft demand is hitting beef prices, says LMC

Peter McCann reports from the CAFRE / UFU beef conference, held on Wednesday

NORTHERN IRELAND 10 June 2026

Safeguarding suckler payments and maximising weanling value

Safeguarding suckler payments and maximising weanling value

Keep up to date with all the requirements in suckler schemes in 2026 and plan feeding and health programmes to maximise the value of this year’s crop of weanlings

SUCKLERS 10 June 2026

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BEEF2026: a must-attend event for beef farmers

Held every two years, BEEF2026 taking place on Wednesday, 1 July, promises to be one of the most important events in the farming calendar.

BEEF2026: a must-attend event for beef farmers

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