Beef prices

Factories easing back quotes for finished cattle

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

MARKETS 3 August 2026

Factories easing back quotes for finished cattle

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Bigger numbers squeeze beef price

Bigger numbers squeeze beef price

NEWS 29 July 2026

Factory prices under pressure

Factory prices under pressure

MARKETS 27 July 2026

Beef Trends: shortage of prime beef continues

Beef Trends: shortage of prime beef continues

Beef Trends: shortage of prime beef continues

MARKETS 22 July 2026

Beef trade steady as numbers remain tight

Beef trade steady as numbers remain tight

Beef trade steady as numbers remain tight

MARKETS 20 July 2026

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Further EU cattle declines to keep high floor under beef prices

Further EU cattle declines to keep high floor under beef prices

The Commission expects to see further reductions in cattle numbers across the EU – which will keep beef prices high for the rest of 2026.

NEWS 8 July 2026

Tipp dairy-beef farm returns €74/hour worked

Tipp dairy-beef farm returns €74/hour worked

The farm achieved excellent performance in 2025, boosted by higher beef prices and increased animal performance, and generated a net margin per hectare of €1,620.

NEWS 8 July 2026

Falling beef prices has consequences

Falling beef prices has consequences

Prime cattle supplies have become very tight in NI over the last few weeks.

NORTHERN IRELAND 8 July 2026

Beef Trends: quotes jump again

Beef Trends: quotes jump again

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

MARKETS 8 July 2026

Mart managers: premiums available for right type of weanling

Mart managers: premiums available for right type of weanling

With autumn weanling sales approaching, Maurice Brosnan of Gortatlea Mart stressed that preparation in weeks leading up to the sale can make a significant difference to the final price achieved.

NEWS 8 July 2026

Supply issues and sunshine see beef quotes rise again

Supply issues and sunshine see beef quotes rise again

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

MARKETS 8 July 2026

Dempsey at Large: price is key, not supports

Dempsey at Large: price is key, not supports

A majority of all farm types now have the farmer or his/her spouse with an off-farm income.

VIEWPOINTS 8 July 2026

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