Early indicators of a seller's market for beef

It is unusual to have the trade so strong in January, writes Martin Ryan.

Intake last week of more than 35,200 head was up by 1,500 head compared to the same week last year, but not sufficient to ease the pressure for supplies on the factories.

Demand for beef animals art the factories is putting more pressure on the processors to release their grip on the upward only movement on the prices being demanded by the producers.

The intake last week of more than 35,200 head was up by 1,500 head compared to the same week last year, but not sufficient to ease the pressure for supplies on the factories.