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Transparency on future direction of beef prices needed – ICSA
Anne O'Donoghue
ICSA beef chair John Cleary hit out at the prices offered by processors in recent months, calling them “disgraceful."
24 July 2024 News
Farmer Views: 'there's a future in beef if costs stay down'
Grace Hoare interviewed farmers about their outlook on the future of drystock farming and discussed any concerns they have regarding the industry.
24 July 2024 Markets
Beef trade in the balance
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest quotes for factory finished cattle
NI trends: prime cattle prices holding firm; Lamb price rebounds 20p/kg
There is a firm outlook to the beef trade across Northern Ireland this week, while an upturn in demand has boosted lamb prices.
24 July 2024 Markets
Average farm income fell almost 60% in 2023 – Teagasc
Lower farmgate prices, depressed levels of production and high costs were the drivers in the reduction in farm incomes last year.
23 July 2024 News
Beef quotes steady despite factory efforts
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade including the latest quotes from beef factories for factory finished cattle.
23 July 2024 Markets
Current beef prices 'cannot be justified'
Declan Hanrahan, IFA livestock chair, addresses beef prices in factories, supply shortages and the improvement of mart prices.
22 July 2024 News
NI Trends: positive beef trade as supplies tighten; lamb trade steadies
There is more life in the beef trade across Northern Ireland, as supplies continue to tighten. The lamb trade has finally settled after downward price pressure.
17 July 2024 Markets
Beef trade steady
Adam Woods has the latest news on this week’s beef trade
17 July 2024 Markets
Tight supplies underpin NI beef trade
There is a more positive outlook for prices within the beef trade this week and improved demand in the live ring is benefiting lamb prices.
17 July 2024 Northern Ireland
Beef Trends: cow kill remains high
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest factory quotes for finished cattle.
17 July 2024 Markets
IFA calls on farmers to take advantage of tight cattle supplies
Tight cattle supplies coupled with strong demand make a strong case for higher beef prices, the IFA's livestock chair has said.
17 July 2024 News