Effect of rain on cattle supply may tip the beef market balance

Beef market report
Effect of rain on cattle supply may tip the beef market balance

Christy Morrissey from Athenry, Co Galway, who recently celebrated 50 years of cattle dealing in Castleisland Mart, pictured with Denis Lawlor and Joe Kearney, Castleisland. Picture: James Treacy

The beef trade is unchanged, with finishers resisting processor attempts to cut prices.

Any changes in returns to finishers are marginal, depending on the balance of supply and demand in each beef factory area.

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