R3 heifer is worth €156 more north of the border

Beef prices improved in December, but not in time to lift Ireland from ninth place, in R3 heifer price rankings across 16 EU countries.

R3 heifer is worth €156 more north of the border
Thu, 02 Jan, 2020 - 10:00
Stephen Cadogan

Beef prices improved in December, but not in time to lift Ireland from ninth place, in R3 heifer price rankings across 16 EU countries.

To rub salt in the wounds of our beef farmers, the top-rated region in the rankings was Northern Ireland.

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