09 Jan 2026
NI Beef Farmers Renew Calls for Fairer Prices
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Price Gap Persists for NI Beef Producers
Calls are growing for fairer pricing for Northern Ireland beef producers, nearly 30 years after the 1996 BSE crisis reshaped the UK and Irish beef sectors, according to reporting by Agriland.
Industry voices argue that, despite improved market access and stronger consumer demand, NI farmers continue to face margin pressure, with farmgate returns failing to reflect rising production costs and the value generated further along the supply chain. Comparisons are increasingly being drawn with beef prices elsewhere in the UK and Ireland.
The debate has resurfaced amid wider discussions around supply chain fairness, retailer margins, and the long-term sustainability of beef production in Northern Ireland.
Source: Agriland | 9 January 2026
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