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More needed from market on beef price - IFA
Anne O'Donoghue
IFA livestock chair Declan Hanrahan said that the gap in beef prices with Ireland’s key markets is not acceptable and must be closed immediately.
16 October 2024 Markets
NI Trends: Christmas kill ramps up cattle demand; lamb prices rise in marts
The beef trade in Northern Ireland is strengthening as processors start orders for Christmas, while the live trade moves up a notch for lambs.
9 October 2024 Northern Ireland
Sharp increase in Q3 cattle prices
Beef prices have seen a marked increase during Q3 of 2024 and are trending well above the same period last year.
NI trends: base quotes rise on prime cattle; lamb prices rise in live trade
The has been an increase in base quotes for prime cattle at NI plants, while the live ring has seen higher prices paid for fat lambs this week.
9 October 2024 Markets
Prime cattle push on to 500p/kg
There have been further price increases in the beef trade, with prime steers and heifers commanding 500p/kg at NI plants.
2 October 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
25 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.
18 September 2024 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