22 Dec 2025
Irish Beef Prices Disappoint Despite Lower Kill
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Weak Christmas Beef Trade Disappoints Irish Farmers
The Irish beef sector has ended the year on a subdued note, with the Christmas beef trade proving weaker than many farmers had expected, according to reporting by the Irish Independent.
The trade finished 2025 weaker than expected, with factory prices easing despite forecasts for a lower cattle kill. Farmers say the lack of a seasonal uplift has increased uncertainty as the sector heads into 2026.
The outcome adds to wider pressure from rising costs and falling livestock numbers.
Source article: Irish Independent | 22 December 2025
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