Beef prices

UK retail stable for beef but lamb under pressure

Retail beef prices increased by 2% in the 12 weeks to 4 October, suggesting that the cattle price increases from 2024 and early 2025 have been fully passed on at this stage.

NEWS 23 October 2026

UK retail stable for beef but lamb under pressure

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Beef prices: flat deals reach €7.20/kg as UK retailers seek Christmas supplies

Beef prices: flat deals reach €7.20/kg as UK retailers seek Christmas supplies

NEWS 21 October 2026

Beef Trends: factories looking ahead for beef

Beef Trends: factories looking ahead for beef

MARKETS 21 October 2026

Christmas focus remains for beef supplies

Christmas focus remains for beef supplies

Christmas focus remains for beef supplies

MARKETS 19 October 2026

Brazil’s exports slump - but prices keep rising

Brazil’s exports slump - but prices keep rising

Brazil’s exports slump - but prices keep rising

NEWS 14 October 2026

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Beef Trends: UK price up 10p/kg

Beef Trends: UK price up 10p/kg

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

MARKETS 14 October 2026

Beef quotes steady as solid factory demand continues

Beef quotes steady as solid factory demand continues

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

MARKETS 12 October 2026

MartBids Database: weanlings rise slightly but heavy heifers stickier

MartBids Database: weanlings rise slightly but heavy heifers stickier

Despite beef prices holding firm and rising in some cases, beef heifers are still a sticky trade, writes Martin Merrick.

MARKETS 7 October 2026

Editorial: winter finishing concern

Editorial: winter finishing concern

The effect of reducing CAP supports on winter finishing was also spoken about.

VIEWPOINTS 7 October 2026

Beef Trends: retail demand underpins quotes

Beef Trends: retail demand underpins quotes

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

MARKETS 7 October 2026

70c/kg difference between Irish and UK beef price

70c/kg difference between Irish and UK beef price

Increased consumption and stability in the UK retail market is being listed as driving higher prices, with the value of steak sales up 4.5% and burger sales up 12%.

NEWS 6 October 2026

Bigger range in beef quotes opening up

Bigger range in beef quotes opening up

Adam Woods takes a look at this week’s beef trade, including the latest beef quotes for finished cattle.

MARKETS 5 October 2026

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Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

Bord Bia Head of Dairy David Kennedy spoke to Julian Mellentin, New Nutrition business founder, to explore the trends influencing dairy and what they could mean for Ireland’s grass-fed dairy sector.

Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

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