Ireland: Year set to end with beef price on the rise

Factory quotes for all types of cattle have edged up in price again this week, bringing the year to a close on a positive note for beef price. After the Christmas break, most factories recommenced cattle kills yesterday, Wednesday, December 27. Some processers will have a three-day kill this week, while others are only operating a one or two-day kill this week. With this week only being a three-day working week, and next week being a four-day work week, kill numbers will likely be much lower than previous weeks. Most procurement staff have kill sheets already filled for this week, and the majority of the cattle being processed this week having been purchased in the last two weeks. Factory quotes: Heifers and steers Heifer quotes have increased by 5c/kg again this week, leaving very few heifers being bought at anything below €5.00/kg on the grid. Advertisement On the higher-end of the price scale, up to €5.10/kg on the grid is available this week for choice lots of heifers. Steers ...