R3 price of 85p/lb maintained next week

The Goodman-controlled AIBP Group is to maintain a price of 85p/lb for good quality R grade cattle under 30 months for next week.

This is believed to be the highest price of offer in the country this week - the group has confirmed.

The supply of cattle to avail of the higher price has been strong at all of the factories within the group from Bandon to Clones with the latest information confirming the factories are booked out for the week.