The factory beef prices are holding steady for the second consecutive week, strengthening the hope of finishers that the downward slide may have bottomed out — at least for the present. There was a strong intake last week of just shy of 31,000 head for the shorter working week, excluding Good Friday. The intake last week came to 30,928 head, which was strong for the four day week, when Good Friday was excluded. The weekly supply remains under 2025 level by an average of more than 5,000/head per week year to date. The supply last week included 12,283 steers, 9,729 heifers, 6,667 cows and 1,603 young bulls.

Source: Irish Examiner April 07, 2026 14:56 UTC