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Beef price rise hasn’t hit consumers yet
Phelim O'Neill
Factory prices have risen sharply in Ireland and the UK over recent months, but the cost hasn't reached consumers yet.
29 January 2025 News
€250/head beef factory price gap
Analysis by the Irish Farmers Journal of weekly prices reported by factories to DAFM shows a big gap between highest and lowest payers across all grades.
29 January 2025 News
As much as €275/head difference between top and bottom paying factory in 2024
Each year the Irish Farmers Journal analyses the combined performance of the three largest factory groups across each category.
How long can high prices last?
While current cattle and sheep prices are exactly what is needed to provide a decent income for drystock farmers, can they be sustained?
22 January 2025 Dealer
Beef continues to set weekly record highs
Prime cattle prices in NI are running more than 60p/kg above the equivalent week in January 2024.
22 January 2025 Northern Ireland
Beef quotes kick forward another gear
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest factory quotes for finished cattle.
20 January 2025 Markets
Camera at the Mart: finished lambs reach €4.50/kg in Ballina
Forward store types were in ready supply at Mayo-Sligo Mart, but buyers still battled hard against each other to secure lots.
15 January 2025 Markets
NI Trends: cattle prices continue to rise; live trade sets pace on hoggets
The beef trade continues to see prices rising week on week, while hogget prices are also moving upwards.
15 January 2025 Markets
Finished cattle prices still on upward curve
The beef trade has seen further increases in factory prices this week, as well as the live trade, while hoggets are also edging upwards in value.
15 January 2025 Northern Ireland
585p/kg being paid for beef in Scotland
A growing shortage of slaughter fit cattle in Scotland has seen prices on U grading animals breaking the 580p/kg barrier.
8 January 2025 Northern Ireland
NI Trends: Christmas closures keeps factory prices steady
There is no movement on prime cattle and fat lamb prices in Northern Ireland, with plants working on short kill weeks.
23 December 2024 l2
Increased operating profit for C&J Meats
C&J Meats accounts to 30 November 2023 included a one-off exceptional item, writes Phelim O’Neill.
18 December 2024 News