CAP reality bites as calves lose out on double premia

CALVES being bought in the marts now are unlikely to qualify for the slaughter premium and may never qualify for 21 month Special Beef Premium or extensification.
Thu, 07 Aug, 2003 - 01:00
Martin Ryan

For traders of male cattle, the CAP Mid-Term Review has already taken out value of up to €310 per head.

The trading picture has changed even more radically for beef finishers buying weanlings next spring.

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