Tag: cattle

  • PUSH BACK AGAINST FACTORY ATTEMPTS TO UNDERMINE CATTLE PRICE

    PUSH BACK AGAINST FACTORY ATTEMPTS TO UNDERMINE CATTLE PRICE

    IFA National Livestock Chairman Angus Woods said farmers should push back hard on the propaganda from agents and the factories on price and insist on full value for their stock. He said the negative rumours are a trap to try and squeeze out very tight supplies and to undermine confidence in the trade. He said…

  • CATTLE PRICES INCREASE AGAIN THIS WEEK

    CATTLE PRICES INCREASE AGAIN THIS WEEK

    IFA National Livestock Chairman Angus Woods said cattle prices are continuing to drive forward with higher base prices of €4.25/kg for steers and €4.35/kg for heifers being paid this week. He said demand remains very strong and, as supplies tighten, prices continue to increase. Angus Woods said it is very important finishers hold out strongly…

  • WINTER FINISHERS NEED A SUBSTANTIAL BEEF PRICE INCREASE – IFA

    WINTER FINISHERS NEED A SUBSTANTIAL BEEF PRICE INCREASE – IFA

    IFA National Livestock Chairman Angus Woods has said the grass cattle are now gone and winter finishers need a substantial price increase to cover costs and sell cattle out of sheds. He said traditional winter finishers are not going to feed cattle at a loss and many are considering putting stock to grass next spring.…