Beef Price Edges Upwards, But More Needed – IFA

IFA Livestock Chair Declan Hanrahan has expressed his view that more is needed from the beef market as prices for beef begin to edge upwards. He said the gap in beef prices with Ireland’s key markets needs to be fixed and that these gaps are unacceptable. “Demand for beef is strong and will only increase […]

NFS Results for Suckler and Beef Farmers Serious Wake-up Call for Government

IFA National Livestock chair Declan Hanrahan said that the Minister for Agriculture and his colleagues in Government cannot avoid the harsh realities of the income situation for suckler and beef farmers which was revealed in the Teagasc National Farm Survey. This survey showed that income for suckler and beef farmers dropped to the lowest levels […]

Beef Prices at Odds with Market Conditions – IFA

IFA Livestock chair Declan Hanrahan said attempts by factories to lower quotes for beef cattle are at odds with market conditions. He said UK prices have increased again this past week following tight supplies and a good demand for beef in our key market.   Mr. Hanrahan said that Irish beef accounts for the majority […]

Anomaly in Beef Welfare Scheme Must be Resolved Before Opening Date – IFA

Following confirmation of the measures included in the Beef Welfare Scheme, IFA Livestock chair, Declan Hanrahan said that serious issues must be addressed before the scheme can open. Suckler farmers needed to know whether the scheme applied to calves born between July 2023 and June 2024 and the measures required. Autumn 2023 calves have already […]

Factories Can and Must Do More on Beef Price – IFA

Declan Hanrahan IFA Livestock chair has expressed his dissatisfaction at factories attempts to undermine beef prices and needs to stop. He said that the demand for beef is expected to pick up over the coming months.   “This gap in prices with our most important market is not acceptable and must be closed. Volumes of […]

New MEPs Have Vital Role in Blocking Mercosur & Supporting Beef Sector – IFA

At the Teagasc BEEF2024 event in Grange, Co Meath, IFA President Francie Gorman highlighted the important role new MEP’s will play in blocking the Mercosur deal. He said that newly elected MEP’s must put up a united front on the red line issue of the Mercosur deal.   “Beef farmers will expect our MEPs to […]

ABP action a ‘kick in the teeth’ for Irish farmers – Cullinan

IFA President Tim Cullinan said at a time when Irish beef farmers are facing collapsing prices, it’s incredible that the ABP food group, an Irish-owned company, would bring in beef from Poland to stock supermarket shelves in the UK.   “The European beef market is in turmoil. This has impacted more severely in Ireland as […]

Solid Demand For Beef Cattle As Christmas Market Begins – IFA

IFA National Livestock Chairman Angus Woods said factories are anxious for cattle and the factory message to agents is not to let any cattle slip away.   He said this is a reflection of the strong market demand both in the UK and across Europe. In addition, the Christmas trade is kicking in at this […]

Cattle Supplies Tighter As Beef Demand Remains Very Strong – IFA

IFA National Livestock Chairman Angus Woods said the beef trade is steady this week with the base price for steers at €3.80/kg and heifers making €3.90/kg. He said finished supplies are definitely tightening and demand remains very strong with some reports of top prices of €3.85 and €3.95/kg.   In our main export market, the […]

Strong Beef Prices Driven By Strong Market Demand – IFA

IFA National Livestock Chairman Angus Woods said beef prices are holding firm, driven by extremely strong market demand and rising prices in our main export market in the UK.   He said UK prices have risen each week for the last 10 weeks in a row by over 16c/kg. He said these price increases, which […]

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