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Beef
Commercial beef value does work, ICBF maintains
Tommy Moyles
Factory data from over 60,000 Angus-cross steers from the dairy herd has proved that the commercial beef value (CBV) does work the ICBF diary breeding and genetic conference heard last week.
11 December 2024 Northern Ireland
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
25 August 2024 News
Farmers urged to make most of sellers' market for cattle
ICMSA livestock chair Michael O’Connell said farmers should take advantage of the current situation and not rush into selling cattle.
Northern View: prime cattle edge closer to 490p/kg mark
Base factory quotes for U-3 grading beef cattle in NI are up again this week.
14 August 2024 Northern Ireland
Aberdeen Angus bonus works into 13p/kg
David Wright looks at difference between the prices paid for continental and Angus cattle
14 August 2024 Northern Ireland
Cull cows prices down 48p/kg in 2024
Market reports show a significant price drop in cull cow prices when compared to 2023 levels.
17 July 2024 Northern Ireland
Beef carcase weights take a tumble
Adam Woods takes a look at average carcase weight trends over the last number of years
17 July 2024 Markets