Beef
Strong demand and tight supplies continue to drive cattle trade
The cattle trade continues to be underpinned by strong demand and some further tightening in supplies, according to Bord Bia....
Beef Prices
Beef
Irish/UK beef price gap narrows to 45p/kg
The differential between UK and Irish beef prices has narrowed significantly in recent weeks, according to EBLEX. It says more...
Beef
Throughput falling at beef plants as cattle numbers tighten
The number of cattle coming forward for slaughter was down again last week when compared to the same week last...
Beef
Factories actively seeking cattle (numbers tight) - IFA
Factory agents are very active in the cattle market at the moment, according to the IFA. In its latest cattle...
Beef
An evening not to be missed if your are in the suckler business
Breeding and fertility is one of the most important aspects of running an efficient suckler system, according to Teagasc. Teagasc is...
Beef
Northern meat processors slash beef prices by 20p/kg
The decision by meat plants in Northern Ireland to pull the price of beef over the last number of weeks...
Beef
Fears of future beef market collapse due to dairy calf boom
The beef market could collapse in 18 months time, if export markets for increased supplies of Friesian calves are not...
Beef
North/South steer price gap 'noticibly wider' than last year - LMC
Last week the steer price differential between Northern Ireland and the Republic was €170 greater than the same week last...
Beef
IFA says beef prices are rising with factories paying 5-10c over quotes
Tighter cattle numbers available to meat processors has seen beef prices rise this week, according to the IFA. It says...
Agri-Business
Dunbia to create over 200 jobs in Northern Ireland
Dunbia is set to create 209 new jobs in at its facility in Dungannon. The announcement was made today by Enterprise,...
Beef
Sluggish UK retail beef sales hits cattle prices
Beef prices have eased in the UK in recent weeks largely fuelled by subdued domestic retail demand, according to EBLEX....
Beef
UK’s beef farmers pleased Commissioner could probe ex-farm price of slaughter cattle
Yet more public criticism of supermarket purchasing strategies has persuaded beef breeders and finishers in the UK that their long-term...
Beef
Demand for cattle in the UK slows on fears of increased Irish shipments
UK meat processors demand for cattle has slowed in recent days according to latest market reports from EBLEX. It says...
Beef
UK/Irish beef price gap back to 'crisis' level
The differential between UK and Irish beef prices has returned to levels not seen since the beef crisis, with Irish...
Beef
EU beef exports look promising in 2015 says report
Following a strong year for EU beef exports in 2014, exports also look promising this year, according to a recent...
Beef
Northern Ireland suckler herd falls 8% in two years
The results of the December 2014 Agricultural Survey have just been released from DARD and have indicated a decline in suckler cow numbers in Northern...
Beef
New bonus scheme for Charolais cull cows and heifers
A new bonus payment for Charolais cull cows and heifers has just been launched by the the Irish Charolais Cattle...
Beef
US cattle herd shows first upturn in eight years
The US cattle herd has showed the first upturn since 2007 according to EBLEX who have analysed latest figures from the US...
