Midweek beef price increase
The price of beef has strengthened this week as there appears to be a stronger demand for Irish beef. This indicates an increase in market demand. Farmers have since been advised to be assertive when selling finished cattle. Beef processors have since increased the cattle price to 10c/kg. The midweek increase for heifers is trading sees beef trading at €4.50/kg-€4.55/kg, while steers are trading at €4.45/kg-€4.50/kg. The recent increase…