Steers and heifers 110p, cows 100p

ANOTHER benchmark in beef prices was reached as 308 cents/kg (110p/lb) for R grade steers and heifers became achievable for many producers in the midlands and north west of the country, after factory prices continued to rise this week.

In the south, where the supply of cattle is strongest, prices continued to trail the leaders by 6 to 9 cents/kg (2p or 3p/lb).

But prices paid in all regions were 2 or 3 cents/kg up on last week as the consistent upward price trend continued.