Beef
UK beef trade continues to rise
Last week saw another robust increase in beef prices across the board in Britain, according to latest reports from the...
Beef Prices
Beef
Cattle prices continue to increase in the UK
The balance between supply and demand that has characterised the British cattle trade recently has continued in the latest week,...
Beef
North/south heifer price differential narrows again
The price differential between R3 grade heifers in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland narrowed to 3.4c/kg for the...
Beef
Irish share of UK beef market falls in first half of 2016
Ireland’s share of the UK imported beef market fell over the first six months of 2016, according to latest figures...
Beef
Cattle supplies on the rise as beef farmers face uncertain autumn
Latest figures on weekly cattle supplies at Irish export meat plants have shown supplies breaching the significant 30,000/week mark for...
Beef
British cattle trade continues its march upwards
With notable competition from British processors for cattle meeting supermarket specification against another week of tight supplies, the cattle trade...
Beef
Reduction in the maximum content of copper in animal feed recommended
The European Food Safety Authority has proposed modifications to the maximum levels of copper in feed for some animal groups....
Agri-Business
Global meat giant JBS confirms move of HQ to Ireland
The largest meat processor in the world, JBS, has confirmed its plans to move its headquarters to Dublin. The move...
Beef
Less 'attractive' Irish beef driving UK cattle prices higher
In addition to tighter supplies, the weakness of sterling and the consequent unattractiveness of Irish beef in the UK is...
Beef
6 steps to successful organic beef production
Interest in organic beef production is on the rise and Teagasc has developed a handy 6 step guide to converting...
Beef
Another hike in UK cattle prices last week
There was more upward pressure in the UK cattle trade again last week on the back of a tighter demand/supply...
Beef
How not to increase resistance to wormers on your farm
Anthelmintic resistance has been detected on some Irish cattle farms. It occurs when worms are able to withstand a normally...
World News
Weather woes from drought to rain affecting Australian farmers
Beef prices have risen by close to 100 cent/kg since the beginning of May in Australia, thanks to record low herd numbers,...
Beef
Northern farmers call for accountability on beef specifications
Retailers, food service companies and processors must be held accountable for their actions on beef specifications, according to UFU deputy...
Beef
Prime beef price in Britain rises to almost €4.20/kg
The beef trade in the UK moved up across the board last week as the balance between supply and demand...
Beef
How this part-time beef farmer plans €1,800/ha of output to drive profit
Selling more kilos of beef per hectare of land is seen by part-time farmer Conor Greene as the best way...
Beef
Brazil calls for beef to be included in Mercosur deal
Brazil has used this month’s G20 summit to call for beef to be included in any trade deal between the...
Beef
EU beef production to further increase in 2016
In 2016, gross EU beef production is expected to further increase by 2.4%, driven by higher slaughterings and very dynamic...
