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Factories keep base quotes unchanged

Base factory quotes for finishing beef cattle are unchanged in NI this week.

NORTHERN IRELAND 11 March 2026

Factories keep base quotes unchanged

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Northern View: factories shave 2p/kg off base quotes

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Northern View: no change to base quotes for cattle

Northern View: no change to base quotes for cattle

Northern View: no change to base quotes for cattle

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Northern View: NI beef trade moves ahead of Britain

Northern View: NI beef trade moves ahead of Britain

Northern View: NI beef trade moves ahead of Britain

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Big increase in weights at slaughter

Big increase in weights at slaughter

Beef finishers in NI are taking prime cattle onto heavier weights at slaughter.

NORTHERN IRELAND 14 January 2026

Northern View: NI trade remains on a steady footing

Northern View: NI trade remains on a steady footing

The prices on offer for beef cattle in NI are generally unchanged from previous weeks.

NORTHERN IRELAND 14 January 2026

Northern View: no change to base NI cattle quotes

Northern View: no change to base NI cattle quotes

The cattle trade remains steady in NI, with base quotes unchanged from last week.

NORTHERN IRELAND 14 January 2026

Confused by the cattle grading system

Confused by the cattle grading system

Out of 15 cattle John Egerton sent for slaughter, there were 10 different grades

FARMER WRITES 14 January 2026

Factory price league: up to €223/head price difference

Factory price league: up to €223/head price difference

Even with a minimum number of weeks reporting requirement, there are big differences between highest and lowest paying factories for most grades.

NEWS 14 January 2026

Northern View: steady outlook for beef factory quotes

Northern View: steady outlook for beef factory quotes

There is no change in the quotes on offer for finished beef cattle in NI.

NORTHERN IRELAND 14 January 2026

Northern View: factories keep base quotes unchanged

Northern View: factories keep base quotes unchanged

The market for beef cattle in NI is generally steady, with numbers reasonably tight.

NORTHERN IRELAND 14 January 2026

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