The beef trade in Northern Ireland is strengthening as processors start orders for Christmas, while the live trade moves up a notch for lambs.
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Greater competition between agents and tighter supplies has forced agents to pay more, with the two Irish Country Meats plants increasing their base quote by 10c/kg.
The has been an increase in base quotes for prime cattle at NI plants, while the live ring has seen higher prices paid for fat lambs this week.
Processing demand for finished cattle continues to strengthen in Northern Ireland, boosting prices in the process. Base quotes are steady on lambs, but higher prices are available.
There have been further price increases in the beef trade, with prime steers and heifers commanding 500p/kg at NI plants.
Prices for prime cattle are edging upwards in Northern Ireland, while fat lambs are on steady ground.
Suckler cows were in demand during a recent dispersal sale, while rising milk prices are boosting demand for freshly calved dairy stock.
A limited entry of heavy-fleshed stores were highly sought after during the weekly cattle sale in Omagh Mart.
A vibrant live trade for fat lambs across NI has seen prices rising by 20p/kg.
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.
