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Northern Ireland
Prime cattle push on to 500p/kg
Kieran Mailey
There have been further price increases in the beef trade, with prime steers and heifers commanding 500p/kg at NI plants.
25 September 2024 Northern Ireland
ROI cattle imports to NI at 12-month high
Imports of finished cattle from the Republic of Ireland to abattoirs in NI have increased to a 12 month high point
18 September 2024 Northern Ireland
Factories make further cuts to lamb quotes
Cuts of 5p to 10p/kg have been applied to base quotes for fat lambs at processing plants in Northern Ireland.
Beef Trends: Ploughing holds quotes steady
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest factory quotes for finished animals.
18 September 2024 Markets
NI Trends: price deals for in-spec cattle on offer; lamb trade steadies
Factory prices for prime cattle are positive in Northern Ireland, with deals for in-spec animals. The lamb trade has steadied after recent price cuts.
11 September 2024 Markets
NI Trends: strong demand keeps beef prices steady; lamb quotes under pressure
The beef trade in Northern Ireland is holding firm, but there is pressure being applied to lamb quotes.
4 September 2024 Markets
Beef Trends: quotes steady as numbers increase
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest quotes for finished cattle.
4 September 2024 Markets
Shortage lifts beef towards 500p/kg
Limited availability of cattle and improved processing demand is boosting beef prices in Northern Ireland.
28 August 2024 Northern Ireland
NI Trends: tight supplies boosting prime cattle prices; lamb trade steadies
There are plenty of price trend positives within the beef and sheep trade across Northern Ireland.
21 August 2024 Markets
NI Trends: higher quotes on offer for prime cattle
The beef trade in NI remains robust, with factories keen to secure numbers.
7 August 2024 Northern Ireland
Beef Management: in spec bonus criteria, meal feeding dates and farm safety
In this week's beef management notes Adam Woods takes a look at the 20 cent/kg bonus and making sure you get it, meal feeding dates and farm safety.
24 July 2024 Management
NI Trends: positive beef trade as supplies tighten; lamb trade steadies
There is more life in the beef trade across Northern Ireland, as supplies continue to tighten. The lamb trade has finally settled after downward price pressure.
17 July 2024 Markets