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...
Beef Prices
Agri-Business
Scotland hopes to unlock US beef market by applying for BSE Negligible Risk status
The Scottish Government will consult on plans to apply for BSE Negligible Risk status – a move which could unlock...
Beef
Factories take 'wait and see' approach on beef price in the wake Brexit vote
Beef factories have taken a ‘wait and see’ approach on prices for next week following the UK’s decision to leave...
Beef
'No deal without beef' says key Mercosur official
The head of the Mercosur trading bloc’s negotiating team with the EU has said that there will be no trade...
Agri-Business
New laws in China have 'significant implications' for infant formula suppliers
The Chinese Government recently issued its new ruling concerning the supply of infant formula by domestic and foreign companies to China....
Beef
Tighter British supplies see beef prices jump 8p/kg over a four-week period
Beef prices in Britain have increased considerably over the last month, jumping by 8p/kg, figures from the AHDB (the organisation...
Beef
Wait continues for Turkish live export approval
The Minister for Agriculture, Michael Creed has said that he is hopeful of a favourable outcome from recent negotiations on opening...
N.Ireland
Cross-border beef price gap falls from almost €200 to €3/head
The differential in R3 steer prices between the Republic and Northern Ireland narrowed considerably from 45.6p/kg in April 2015 to...
Beef
Live cattle exports to Turkey to start in the coming months after successful visit
Turkish Veterinary officials and cattle buyers conducted what has been described as a ‘positive’ visit to Ireland this week as negotiations on...
Beef
Factories issue warning on beef prices due to 'challenging markets'
Irish meat factories have issued a warning on the prospects for beef prices this year. Meat Industry Ireland (MII), the representative...
Agri-Business
Sterling continues slide against the euro
Sterling continues to fall in value against the euro over concerns that the Brexit referendum could spell trouble for the...
Agri-Business
ABP set to make move for Polish beef processor
ABP Food Group is set to acquire additional beef processing capabilities in Poland. ABP, Ireland’s largest beef processor, recently notified the...
Beef
UK cattle trade sees biggest fall since Christmas
The combination of subdued consumer demand and adequate supplies continues to drive some restraint amongst processors and exert downwards pressure...
Beef
Some stability returns to British cattle trade
While the relentless malaise in the cattle trade has no doubt continued, in recent days the deadweight prime cattle trade...
Beef
Imports of Northern Irish cattle remain at low levels
Imports of cattle from Northern Ireland for further production in the Republic recorded an increase during 2015 but remain a much...
Beef
Hitting market spec all important for UK beef farmers
Significant differences can now be seen in the beef price received in the UK between ‘in spec’ and ‘out of spec’...
Beef
'Brazil is expected to export an extra 1m tonnes of beef in the coming years'
Brazil is expected to deliver an additional 1 million tonnes of beef to the international market in the coming years,...
Beef
Up to 16c/kg difference in the beef price quoted and paid in Northern Ireland
A recent analysis by the Livestock and Meat Commission in Northern Ireland has found a notable differential in quoted prices...
