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Beef trade ends 2024 on a high
Adam Woods
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade in Ireland and abroad.
18 December 2024 Markets
NI Trends: demand drives cattle quotes to 508p/kg; lambs trading at 700p/kg
Cattle prices continue to rise on the back of rampant processing demand, with base quotes now on 508p/kg. Lamb prices are also rising, with 700p/kg common place.
18 December 2024 Markets
Beef Trends: Christmas clears out factory chills
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest factory quotes for finished cattle.
Record beef price gap nears £200/head
The price differential between beef cattle processed in NI and Britain is widening and close to £200 on steers
11 December 2024 Northern Ireland
NI Trends: beef quotes push on to 500p/kg; lamb quotes up 15p/kg
Base quotes for prime cattle reached the 500p/kg mark this week for the first time on record in Northern Ireland, with quotes jumping 15p/kg for fat lambs.
11 December 2024 Markets
Farmer Writes: economics and entertainment, a dangerous combination
Rising beef prices and a good general mood at farm level are to be welcomed, according to Tommy Moyles, but the shadow of Mercosur means there's less chance to relax.
11 December 2024 Farmer Writes
Beef Trends: factories still hungry for Christmas beef
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest quotes for factory-finished cattle.
11 December 2024 Markets
Beef trade steady as factories continue to process Christmas orders
Adam Woods has the latest on this week's beef trade, including the latest factory quotes for finished animals.
9 December 2024 Markets
Camera at the Mart: shooting the lights out at Skibbereen fatstock sale
Trade was red hot in Skibbereen for the annual fatstock show and sale at the west Cork mart. Demand for show-standard breeding heifers helped drive trade to higher levels.
9 December 2024 Markets
Five tips for moving cattle from a store to finishing phase
Where farmers are considering moving cattle on to a finishing diet as beef price increases, outlined are some tips to follow.
7 December 2024 Management
NI Trends: sellers market as demand for beef strengthens; lamb quotes on 670p/kg
Factory prices for finished cattle and lambs continue to rise in Northern Ireland, as processors continue to chase supplies.
4 December 2024 Markets
Camera at the Mart: Tralee trade lights up the town
Factory demand for forward cattle was there for all to see at the annual fatstock show and sale in the Kingdom Co-op Mart in Tralee this week.
4 December 2024 Markets