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Beef cattle prices have come under increased pressure in recent weeks and, as it stands, most factories are offering 380-385c/kg for steers and 390-395c/kg for heifers. There is a growing fear among producers that prices could weaken further in the coming weeks and months. This is particularly the case as beef cattle supplies are set to remain in a position of sur...

IFA Livestock Chair Angus Woods says beef prices are holding firm at a base of €4.20/kg for steers and €4.30/kg for heifers.  Factories are putting pressure on beef prices. Base quotes for steers and heifers have been reduced by 5c/kg, with the general base quote for steers at €4.10/kg and heifers at €4.20/kg. Sell...

IFA National Livestock Committee Chairman Angus Woods said this week a strong live export trade for calves is essential for competition and to maintain a supply/demand balance in the Irish beef sector capable at delivering viable prices to farmers. Angus Woods said over recent weeks IFA has been working on various issues to assist the trade in 2017, including meetings with a number of the key exporters and the Department of Agriculture. Mr Wo...