Irish farmers have welcomed the setting of a new record farm gate price for several weeks now, the big question is will it last into 2025. While Irish factory quotes were up to €6.30/kg this week, the reported price for the R3 steer grade of €6.05/kg (ex vat) at the start of February remains well over €1/kg below the corresponding animal in Britain which was the equivalent of €7.14/kg for the same week.