Biggest gains in cow prices as approach of Easter adds to beef market pressures

Beef market report

Mike Moriarty, Tipperary Town and Stephen Tobin, Waterford, at the Tipperary Mart calf sale last Saturday. Picture: James Treacy

Beef finishers are keeping pressure on processors for price increases, as sourcing sufficient stock to meet the very strong market demand continues to pose a challenge.

The balance of market power has shifted to finishers, resulting in minor price increases over the past week.