Beef prices
For the latest updates on beef factory prices today in Ireland, choose the Irish Farmers Journal.
For the latest updates on beef factory prices today in Ireland, choose the Irish Farmers Journal.
Beef quotes are currently running 61c/kg (€214/head on a 350kg carcase) ahead of the same week in 2024.
Heifers weighing over 600kg recorded a fine average of €3.76/kg on Saturday, while an entry of over 320 cows averaged just shy of €3/kg on Monday.
The beef trade continues to see prices rising week on week, while hogget prices are also moving upwards.
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest factory quotes for finished cattle.
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s mart trade, including what’s happening in the country’s marts.
Adam Woods reports from Elphin Mart’s special sale of in-calf heifers last Friday night.
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade and what's driving the trade.
Inclement weather did nothing to cool prices in Balla on Saturday last, as prices remained similar if not higher than the pre-Christmas trade.
The trade picked up on Saturday’s vibrant heifer sale, with over 22% of cows selling in excess of €2,500 and the sale entry of over 320 cows averaging €3/kg.