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Northern View: NI beef trade moves ahead of Britain

Finished beef prices in NI are steady again this week, despite falls in Britain.

NORTHERN IRELAND 11 February 2026

Northern View: NI beef trade moves ahead of Britain

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Big increase in weights at slaughter

Big increase in weights at slaughter

NORTHERN IRELAND 11 February 2026

Northern View: NI trade remains on a steady footing

Northern View: NI trade remains on a steady footing

NORTHERN IRELAND 4 February 2026

Northern View: no change to base NI cattle quotes

Northern View: no change to base NI cattle quotes

Northern View: no change to base NI cattle quotes

NORTHERN IRELAND 28 January 2026

Confused by the cattle grading system

Confused by the cattle grading system

Confused by the cattle grading system

FARMER WRITES 28 January 2026

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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 17 December 2025

Northern View: steady outlook for beef factory quotes

Northern View: steady outlook for beef factory quotes

There is no change in the quotes on offer for finished beef cattle in NI.

NORTHERN IRELAND 17 December 2025

Northern View: factories keep base quotes unchanged

Northern View: factories keep base quotes unchanged

The market for beef cattle in NI is generally steady, with numbers reasonably tight.

NORTHERN IRELAND 17 December 2025

Northern View: cattle trade steady into the new year

Northern View: cattle trade steady into the new year

After some price pressure in December, it is a steady picture for beef in early January.

NORTHERN IRELAND 17 December 2025

Mart trade softens in run up to Christmas

Mart trade softens in run up to Christmas

The NI mart trade has softened through late 2025, with finished beef cows recording the sharpest fall.

NORTHERN IRELAND 17 December 2025

NI farmers producing heavier cattle in 2025

NI farmers producing heavier cattle in 2025

The average weight of cattle at slaughter in NI has increased during 2025.

NEWS 17 December 2025

Northern View: factories cut pre-Christmas prices

Northern View: factories cut pre-Christmas prices

Base quotes are down again for prime cattle and cull cows at NI factories.

NORTHERN IRELAND 17 December 2025

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A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

Bord Bia addresses the concerns and misinformation that have been raised in recent weeks.

A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

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