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UK demand for Irish beef drives up factory prices

Rising UK demand for beef and a tightening supply of cattle will continue to drive up meat factory prices, says IFA livestock chairman Angus Woods.

UK demand for Irish beef drives up factory prices

Tue, 30 Aug, 2016 - 01:00

Cattle trade has been solid this week, with factories paying a base price of €3.85 for steers and €3.95 for heifers.

Cattle prices rose by 3p/kg in the past week.

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