Factories slash beef prices another 10c/kg during ploughing week

The supply increased by 1,300 head last week to 28,914 head, which was 9,500 less than the same week last year, but for 2025, it was the highest weekly supply since the beginning of June

The prices on offer for this week are down by at least another 10c/kg, as processors continue their determination to reduce the cost of all animals being purchased.

There is no let-up in the ongoing weekly reductions in the beef prices at the factories, with further cuts to the quotes for this week slashing returns to the finishers.

The prices on offer for this week are down by at least another 10c/kg, as processors continue their determination to reduce the cost of all animals being purchased.