Price differential between Irish and British beef cattle widens to €200

The price differential between Irish and British beef cattle is now standing at €200 per head for the average steer, according to the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association.

ICMSA Livestock Committee chairman Michael Guinan said the differential had increased since June and was totally unacceptable at a time when Irish beef producers are under enormous financial pressure.

He said it is obvious that the processors and retailers are sharing a bigger slice of the margin from Irish beef producers than their British counterparts.