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Beef prices

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Beef prices rocket to record levels

Beef quotes are currently running 61c/kg (€214/head on a 350kg carcase) ahead of the same week in 2024.

15 January 2025 MARKETS
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Camera at the Mart: heifers and cows on fire in Roscrea

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.

15 January 2025 MARKETS
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NI Trends: cattle prices continue to rise; live trade sets pace on hoggets

The beef trade continues to see prices rising week on week, while hogget prices are also moving upwards.

15 January 2025 MARKETS
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Beef Trends: quotes rocket on back of big demand

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest factory quotes for finished cattle.

15 January 2025 MARKETS
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Martbids Database: strong start to 2025 mart trade

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s mart trade, including what’s happening in the country’s marts.

15 January 2025 MARKETS
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Camera at the Mart: early calving heifers in demand in Elphin

Adam Woods reports from Elphin Mart’s special sale of in-calf heifers last Friday night.

15 January 2025 MARKETS
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January jump for beef quotes

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade and what's driving the trade.

15 January 2025 MARKETS
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Watch: frosty conditions fail to cool trade in Balla

Inclement weather did nothing to cool prices in Balla on Saturday last, as prices remained similar if not higher than the pre-Christmas trade.

14 January 2025 MARKETS
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Martbids report: Cows average €3/kg at Roscrea fatstock sale

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.

13 January 2025 MARKETS