Irish beef price cut hits British farmers

BRITISH farmers have joined their Irish counterparts in an attack on low Irish beef prices.

Irish beef price cut hits British farmers
Thu, 26 Mar, 2009 - 00:00

The National Beef Association (NBA) said the price their members can achieve for cattle is being dragged down by slaughter cattle £70-£80 (€75-€85) a head cheaper coming from the Republic of Ireland.

The NBA claimed British supermarket chains are mixing large volumes of cheap beef from Ireland with more expensive beef produced within Britian.

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