Beef Report: Grass supply has eased any pressure on finishers to sell cattle

Intake at its present level is required by the processors to meet their requirements leaving the supply/demand pendulum very much at the centre
Beef Report: Grass supply has eased any pressure on finishers to sell cattle

Three Simmental bullocks born February 2020 average weight 510 kilos sold for €1,010 each at a sale in Bandon Mart. Picture: O'Gorman Photography.

There is slightly more optimism on the side of beef finishers as the vibes from the processors this week carry a hint of hardening on the prices.

The finishers are reporting more interest from the processors on securing cattle which they regard as a good sign adding strengthening to their hand in striking deals on the price and pulling back on the control of the processors to control the day fully.

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