Beef prices up 5c/kg as farmers foil attempts to dampen market

Beef prices up 5c/kg as farmers foil attempts to dampen market

Prices being quoted for most of the categories are showing a gain of up to five cents a kilo this week.

After three weeks of the factories threatening to pull back beef prices, the 'steady and firm trade' this week shows that producers are regaining control.

Prices being quoted for most of the categories are showing a gain of up to five cents a kilo this week as the demand for stock at the factories remains strong, and producers resist any attempt to lower their returns.

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