Organisation: Beef

Beef forum must review factory prices, says IFA

Beef sector stakeholders should use this week’s beef forum to set out a strategy for the sector on viable cattle prices and Brexit, said IFA president Joe Healy.

Tue, 15 Nov, 2016

33 marts have display boards for Euro-Star and EBI figures

Of current BDGP/HerdPlus member herds, 44% of animals’ details are being displayed on these new boards at 33 marts.

Thu, 03 Nov, 2016

Beef market report: Supply increase triggers pressure on beef prices

Beef processors attempting to cut cattle prices as much as 5 cents/kg are meeting with resistance from farmers.

Thu, 01 Sep, 2016

Beef POs cleared to negotiate prices collectively

Beef farmers can now join together and negotiate collectively with processors for better terms and prices for their cattle — without breaching competition law.

Thu, 11 Feb, 2016

Beef still an issue for Irish farmers as processors have capacity to manipulate market

Grading and pricing were understandably big issues at the last Beef Forum. So too was the issue of exchange rates.

Mon, 28 Dec, 2015

Beef groups progress

Beef farmer producer groups which can negotiate contracts for sale of cattle and purchase of farm inputs will begin to take shape before the end of the year.

Thu, 23 Jul, 2015

Critical period will test cattle price resistance now

Beef processors are continuing to hold the line on cattle prices this week, as supply comes more into balance, which returns some bargaining power to farmers.

Thu, 21 May, 2015

Deadlines approaching for main direct supports

More than 8,000 farmers have yet to submit applications for the Basic Payment Scheme, the most important source of direct support for Irish farmers.

Tue, 19 May, 2015

Beef market report: Price cuts take beef finishers by surprise

Beef prices came under pressure at the factories this week in some regions of the country, as processors reduced quotes for both steers and heifers.

Thu, 07 May, 2015

Beef market report: Upward beef price trend reversed by processors

Beef processors have tightened their rein on prices, with reductions this week, having stalled the recent upward trend last week.

Thu, 26 Feb, 2015

Steady supply keeps beef prices stable at marts

Beef prices are stable at the factories this week, with demand holding firm, despite a further increase in the supply of cattle on offer to the processors.

Thu, 12 Feb, 2015

Fall of 2,300 head in last week’s cattle intake

Beef prices at the factories commenced the New Year with little change from the closing days of the old year — but the first signs of some tightening in the supply of cattle emerged.

Thu, 08 Jan, 2015

Protests dominate tough week for beef producers

Beef producers who vented their anger at beef prices through their protest outside all of the factories across the country on Monday and Tuesday are in ‘wait and see’ mode for the outcome.

Thu, 30 Oct, 2014

Beef processors in strong bargaining position

Beef processors have maintained their resistance to farmer pressure on prices, and continued to quote unchanged prices this week.

Thu, 25 Sep, 2014

Beef and safety minister’s priorities

Beef and safety were Agriculture Minster Simon Coveney’s priorities in his opening address at last Sunday’s Tullamore Show and AIB National Livestock Show.

Thu, 14 Aug, 2014

Beef Pricewatch ‘fuelling suspicions over cattle pricing’, ICMSA claims

The Department of Agriculture’s Beef Pricewatch gives farmers near irrelevant information, fuelling suspicions regarding cattle pricing, said ICMSA livestock chairman, Michael Guinan.

Tue, 01 Jul, 2014

Beef farmers and meat factories to work closely on price following talks

Beef farmers and meat factories have agreed to meet on a quarterly basis and to monitor prices via a ‘Beef Pricewatch’ online tool.

Fri, 18 Apr, 2014

Processors tighten rein on upward price trend

Beef processors have tightened their rein on the upward trend in prices at factories.

Thu, 04 Apr, 2013

Red and white Holstein claims victory at show

Cork colours did well at last Sunday’s Clonakilty Show — with a red and white Holstein winning a top championship.

Thu, 14 Jun, 2012

Beef brand plans raise questions

Last Thursday morning I received the first of a number of calls about last week’s article on ABP’s proposals to launch three new beef brands into the market.

Thu, 29 Mar, 2012

More cattle purchased in flat price deals

BEEF cattle prices continue to harden at factories this week, as tight supplies maintain pressure on processors to source sufficient stock to meet their requirements.

Thu, 03 Nov, 2011

July price trend was unique in the beef trade

BEEF processors’ efforts to ease prices for cattle this week are meeting resistance from farmers.

Thu, 04 Aug, 2011

Beef and tillage farmer elected as Macra na Feirme national president

BEEF and tillage farmer Alan Jagoe from Carrigaline, Co Cork, has been declared the 33rd Macra na Feirme national president.

Wed, 06 Apr, 2011

Processors cut prices and adopt QPS-only policy

BEEF processors are in a happier position than they have been for some weeks, with the supply-demand trend swinging back on their side, at the expense of farmers.

Thu, 09 Sep, 2010

Beef one of the biggest methane producers

BEEF has one of the biggest carbon footprints of any food and as a result Europe will have to produce less in the future to deal with climate change, a conference was warned.

Fri, 13 Nov, 2009

€168m boost to slaughter sector

A €168 MILLION investment in beef and sheep slaughtering facilities is expected to boost Irish exports by €400 million and support 800 extra jobs by 2012.

Mon, 25 May, 2009

The long goodbye: PDs finally call it a day

Political Correspondent Paul O’Brien traces the history of the PDs.

Mon, 10 Nov, 2008

Greater supply does not affect prices

BEEF prices are continuing very firm this week, against a background of increasing supplies raising concerns that further increase in the supply could de-stabilise the current price base.

Thu, 26 Jun, 2008

Farmers resist downward price trend

BEEF processors have been trying to take some of the heat out of the trade this week by offering cattle farmers 3 to 6 cents/kg (1 or 2p/lb) less for stock.

Thu, 01 May, 2008

Factories try to hold at 308 to 311c

BEEF prices have made a strong start to the New Year, as supply tightens and cattle farmers adopt a harder sell approach.

Thu, 10 Jan, 2008

O’Brien holds strong hand in Hennessy

MICHAEL O’BRIEN will hold an exceptionally strong hand in Saturday’s Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup at Leopardstown with two runners, including the likely favourite In Compliance.

Tue, 06 Feb, 2007

Haydock highlight has six appeal

Kauto Star will face five rivals on his first attempt over three miles in Saturday’s Betfair Chase at Haydock.

Thu, 16 Nov, 2006

Teagasc to reveal beef study findings

BEEF producers are to be briefed by Teagasc experts on new research findings and developments in production.

Fri, 01 Sep, 2006

Price stand-off as supply picks up

BEEF processors tried to reverse the upward price trend this week, but cattle farmers adopted “not a cent less” sales policy.

Thu, 11 May, 2006

Island blow for Beef team

Church Island, who was as low as 10-1 for the Royal & SunAlliance Chase, has been ruled out of Wednesday’s race by Michael Hourigan.

Sat, 11 Mar, 2006

Beef bid to save local farming

Developing a unique brand of beef meat in the Burren region in Co Clare could save the future of farming in the area, it emerged today.

Sun, 05 Feb, 2006

Champ from Carrigart to Cappamore

DONEGAL has Killybegs for the fish and Carrigart and Raphoe for the beef.

Thu, 25 Aug, 2005

Beef tender following Down Royal success

Pat Keane

Mon, 08 Nov, 2004

Looks like 90 to 94p base for August

BEEF prices have entered a steadier zone, at least temporarily, with changes this week confined to some downward tweaking of the higher prices.

Thu, 19 Aug, 2004

Morris Tribunal - State should fund costs of McBreartys

THE State’s stubborn refusal to cover the legal costs of the McBrearty family, the whistle blowers in the Donegal garda scandal, is perplexing.

Tue, 20 Jul, 2004

Tax default payments net Revenue €104m

THE former director general of Bord Fáilte, Joe Malone, was yesterday named as a tax defaulter arising out of the Revenue Commissioners' investigation into Ansbacher account holders.

Wed, 23 Jun, 2004

Beef prices remain firm at factories

BEEF prices have continued a very firm tone at the factories this week with all prices holding, and some processors adding a little to their quotes as the trade becomes ever closer to a benchmark norm of 100p/lb for R grade.

Thu, 13 May, 2004

Mechanical carcass grading to replace officers

Beef processors have agreed to the introduction of mechanical carcass grading.

Wed, 14 Apr, 2004

Goodman gets back to business as legal battle ends

BEEF baron Larry Goodman is set to focus his time and resources on the business activities of his firms.

Fri, 19 Sep, 2003