Farmers with cattle to sell respond to strong retail demand for beef

Beef market report

At Macroom Mart last Saturday, seven Charolais steers (aged 11 months) which weighed 401kg and sold for €960.

There has been no movement in beef prices for this week, as a strong supply of cattle continued to move from farms to factories.

It was evident last week that processors were tightening their rein on any further rise in prices.