Beef trends

Mixed signals on beef prices

With the highest weekly kill so far this year, factories are being more demanding on specification for higher prices

NEWS 27 August 2026

Mixed signals on beef prices

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Beef Trends: range of prices being paid for beef

Beef Trends: range of prices being paid for beef

MARKETS 26 August 2026

Battle of wills on beef price

Battle of wills on beef price

MARKETS 24 August 2026

Beef Trends: finely balanced trade as factories prepare to increase kill

Beef Trends: finely balanced trade as factories prepare to increase kill

Beef Trends: finely balanced trade as factories prepare to increase kill

MARKETS 19 August 2026

Factory prices steady at start of the week

Factory prices steady at start of the week

Factory prices steady at start of the week

MARKETS 17 August 2026

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Factories fail to scupper trade

Factories fail to scupper trade

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

MARKETS 27 July 2026

Beef trade steady despite factory pressure on price

Beef trade steady despite factory pressure on price

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

MARKETS 27 July 2026

Beef Trends: smaller factories propping up price

Beef Trends: smaller factories propping up price

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

MARKETS 27 July 2026

Factories easing back quotes for finished cattle

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 27 July 2026

Bigger numbers squeeze beef price

Bigger numbers squeeze beef price

With more cattle about, factories have been able to reduce prices.

NEWS 27 July 2026

Beef Trends: rising numbers favour factories

Beef Trends: rising numbers favour factories

With the factory kill increasing last week, factories have been able to reduce quotes for cattle.

NEWS 27 July 2026

Cattle kill drops over 10% in first half of 2026

Cattle kill drops over 10% in first half of 2026

A continued trend of lower cattle and sheep kills has been seen so far in 2026, while the pig kill is up.

NEWS 27 July 2026

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Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

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Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

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