Processor pressure pushes Irish beef quotes lower
Irish Beef Factory Quotes Fall Again as Processor Pressure Mounts
Irish beef factory quotes have dropped again this week as processors move to lower base prices across several cattle categories.
According to reporting by Irish Farmers Journal, factories have reduced quotes by around 10c per kilogram. Base prices for bullocks are now approximately €6.80/kg, while heifers are quoted at around €6.90/kg.
R-grading cows are reported to be trading between €6.50/kg and €6.60/kg, with some breed bonuses also coming under pressure.
Irish Farmers’ Association livestock chair Tim Cullinan said export demand for beef remains strong and is continuing to grow. However, cattle supplies are tight and are forecast to decline further this year by around 4%, equivalent to between 30,000 and 40,000 head.
The combination of tight supplies and softer factory quotes is expected to remain a key issue for Irish beef producers in the coming months.
Source: Irish Farmers Journal | 9 March 2026
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