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Ireland drops to fourth on EU cattle price table - LMC
Ireland has dropped to fourth on the EU deadweight cattle prices league table that is compiled by the Livestock and...
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Irish cattle prices third highest in Europe - LMC
The average cattle price for an R3 heifer in the week ending May 3 2015 was 421c/kg, this was up...
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Concerns in the UK about where cattle prices are going
Unsurprisingly with cattle prices nearing 2014 lows, concerns about the evolution of prime cattle prices in the UK are continuing. According...
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'Disconnect emerging between store and finished cattle prices'
Warning bells have been sounded that a disconnect is emerging between store and finished cattle prices in Northern Ireland, by the...
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Irish cattle prices continue to rise, up 6.9c/kg
The average R3 heifer price in Ireland for the week ending April 19 2015 was 421.1c/kg up 6.9c/kg from the week...
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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....
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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...
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Ireland retains its place on EU cattle price table
Ireland continues to hold its third place spot on the EU cattle price league table, the latest Livestock and Meat...
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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...
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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
Ireland retains place on EU beef price rankings
The latest Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) results show that deadweight beef price for cattle in Ireland continues to improve...
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Latest cattle prices: Easing in upward price momentum of recent weeks
The cattle trade continues to be underpinned by robust demand, according to Bord Bia, however it also says the upward...
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Only 1/3 of beef farmers make a profit - Teagasc
Only the top one third of single suckling and cattle finishing will operate a profitable enterprise in 2015 according to...
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Strong demand sees cattle trade steady - Bord Bia
The cattle trade remained steady on the back of strong demand coupled with a tightening in supply of grass fed...
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IFA warns factories over cattle prices but falls short on threat
IFA President Eddie Downey has warned meat processors that the current rise in cattle prices must continue, but he fell...
Machinery
Dooley Bros launch new cattle trailer
Dooley Bros Engineering Works has launched a range of cattle trailers with a fully hot-dip galvanised finish on the chassis...
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Marts and processors not showing much sympathy to beef producers
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) says it has been contacted by many farmers who believe that the recent decision taken...
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Northern buyers import the highest number of cattle in a year
Imports of prime cattle from the Republic of Ireland for direct slaughter in Northern Ireland (NI) plants last week totalled...