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Sharp increase in Q3 cattle prices

Beef prices have seen a marked increase during Q3 of 2024 and are trending well above the same period last year.

9 October 2024 NORTHERN IRELAND
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NI trends: base quotes rise on prime cattle; lamb prices rise in live trade

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.

9 October 2024
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Prime cattle push on to 500p/kg

There have been further price increases in the beef trade, with prime steers and heifers commanding 500p/kg at NI plants.

2 October 2024 NORTHERN IRELAND
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ROI cattle imports to NI at 12-month high

Imports of finished cattle from the Republic of Ireland to abattoirs in NI have increased to a 12 month high point

25 September 2024 NORTHERN IRELAND
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Factories make further cuts to lamb quotes

Cuts of 5p to 10p/kg have been applied to base quotes for fat lambs at processing plants in Northern Ireland.

18 September 2024 NORTHERN IRELAND
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Beef Trends: Ploughing holds quotes steady

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

18 September 2024
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NI Trends: price deals for in-spec cattle on offer; lamb trade steadies

Factory prices for prime cattle are positive in Northern Ireland, with deals for in-spec animals. The lamb trade has steadied after recent price cuts.

11 September 2024
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NI Trends: strong demand keeps beef prices steady; lamb quotes under pressure

The beef trade in Northern Ireland is holding firm, but there is pressure being applied to lamb quotes.

4 September 2024
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Beef Trends: quotes steady as numbers increase

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

4 September 2024
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