Beef prices

Beef prices: quotes remain unchanged

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

MARKETS 9 February 2026

Beef prices: quotes remain unchanged

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Clover delivers cattle worth €75/head more

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Beef quotes steady, as mart trade cranks up a gear

Beef quotes steady, as mart trade cranks up a gear

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US carcase weights hit all-time average high of 398kg in 2025

US carcase weights hit all-time average high of 398kg in 2025

US carcase weights hit all-time average high of 398kg in 2025

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Supply was a key driver of price in 2025

Supply was a key driver of price in 2025

Supply was a key driver of price in 2025

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Factory price league: up to €223/head price difference

Factory price league: up to €223/head price difference

Even with a minimum number of weeks reporting requirement, there are big differences between highest and lowest paying factories for most grades.

NEWS 19 January 2026

More leeway in quotes as agents actively look for cattle

More leeway in quotes as agents actively look for cattle

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest prices being paid for finished cattle.

MARKETS 19 January 2026

Exports to remain north of 200,000

Exports to remain north of 200,000

While a 10% decline is expected from the high point of over 223,000 calves exported in 2025, demand is expected to remain robust in key export markets.

CALVES 19 January 2026

Farmer Writes: lower EU beef numbers give opportunity

Farmer Writes: lower EU beef numbers give opportunity

A recent European Commission report predicts close to a 10% reduction in beef production across the EU and Tommy Moyles wonders if this could be an opportunity for Ireland.

FARMER WRITES 19 January 2026

Further reductions in cattle kill expected in 2026

Further reductions in cattle kill expected in 2026

Adam Woods reports from the Bord Bia meat marketing seminar taking place in Co. Laois.

MARKETS 19 January 2026

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Market Digest: stories from around the world

Brief news snippets from Brazil, Australia, Britain and United States.

WORLD 19 January 2026

Beef trade steady as factories play cat and mouse with finishers

Beef trade steady as factories play cat and mouse with finishers

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

MARKETS 19 January 2026

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Survey of food and drink producers directly informs our work

An Rialálaí Agraibhia (Agri-Food Regulator) today issued a reminder to food and beverage producers across Ireland to complete its survey.

Survey of food and drink producers directly informs our work

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