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Beef Trends: cows preferred over prime cattle
Adam Woods
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest quotes for factory-finished stock.
17 April 2024 Markets
NI Trends: prime cattle quotes edge up to 466p/kg, spring lambs in demand
The beef trade is steady in Northern Ireland, but quotes have moved up 2p/kg, while demand for spring lamb and hoggets remains extremely strong.
13 March 2024 Markets
NI Trends: beef prices firm but deals for cull cows; hoggets rise to 700p/kg
The beef trade in Northern Ireland remains positive, with more life for cull cows. However, sheep are the standout trade, with hogget prices hitting 700p/kg.
Beef prices fall short of finishing costs
Beef prices are running below finishing costs, putting farmers into loss making territory this spring
13 March 2024 Northern Ireland
NI Trends: cattle prices settle after recent cuts; hogget trade on fire
The beef trade in Northern Ireland has steadies after recent price cuts, with the hogget trade roaring on.
6 March 2024 Markets
NI Trends: base quotes unchanged for prime cattle; Ramadan driving sheep trade
There is no change to prime cattle quotes in Northern Ireland, but sheep prices continue to rise.
28 February 2024 Markets
NI Trends: cattle quotes ease but prices steady; hogget prices move up
Factory quotes on prime cattle have eased, but deals are broadly unchanged. Hoggets continue to rise in value.
14 February 2024 Markets
NI Trends: factory prices holding firm for cattle; hogget trade improving
There is no change to factory prices on cattle at NI plants, but hoggets continue to see the trade improving.
7 February 2024 Markets
New NI beef scheme disrupts cattle supplies
The introduction of the headage payments for finishing cattle at younger ages under the Beef Carbon Reduction Scheme, is impacting the supply of animals coming on the market.
31 January 2024 Northern Ireland
NI Trends: tight supplies put farmers on front foot; deals to be had on hoggets
With factory agents wanting cattle, farmers in NI are well placed to negotiate for higher prices. The hogget trade is also positive, with deals to be made.
31 January 2024 Markets
NI cull cow prices edging upwards
Improved processing demand for fat cattle is translating into higher factory prices in NI.
24 January 2024 Northern Ireland
Flat deals of €5.50/kg on the table
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including a look to 2024 on what way the trade is headed.
27 December 2023 Markets