Following the launch of the Beef Budgets for 2024 at the National Ploughing Championships, Teagasc Beef specialist, Aidan Murray, has an update with all the details.
Aidan compares the national kill figures to 2023 and discusses how have the prices changed in comparison to this time last year.
Aidan also highlights how the Irish supply of beef looks for the rest of the year.
Prices are good and there is demand around the ring at the moment for heavier type of stock with Aidan comparing changes in prices for different categories of stock.
Plus, for farmers buying cattle at the moment and planning to finish them, he advises that it is important to be aware of the expected costs and price needed to cover it.
The Teagasc Beef Budgets 2024/2025 are available at: