草榴社区

Fierce competition for prime beef sees prices 'soar' with supply limited by reduction in UK cattle numbers

草榴社区 have seen strong prime beef prices at auction marts of late, but will the trend continue?

clock 鈥� 4 min read
QMS market intelligence manager, Iain MacDonald, said prices were up by more than 40% on the five-year average for the time last month due to 'fierce competition' for prime cattle.
Image:

QMS market intelligence manager, Iain MacDonald, said prices were up by more than 40% on the five-year average for the time last month due to 'fierce competition' for prime cattle.

After a strong second half of 2024, prime cattle prices have continued to surge at the start of 2025, with prices up by 21% year-on-year. QMS Quality Meat Scotland's market intelligence manager, Iain...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

New to 草榴社区 Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358
Join Now

 

1989 Claas Dominator 88S Combine

拢笔翱础

FLEMING AR10 3M AERATOR

拢笔翱础

CASEIH AXIAL FLOW 6150 AXIAL FLOW COMBINE

拢笔翱础

More on Beef

Letters: "I don't get the problem 鈥� if we are happy to export beef, we have to also be happy to import it"
Beef

Letters: "I don't get the problem 鈥� if we are happy to export beef, we have to also be happy to import it"

Readers had their say on Facebook following the news Asda was stocking Uruguayan beef in stores

草榴社区 Guardian
clock 12 June 2025 鈥� 1 min read
Gamechanger beef scheme strengthens Breconshire cattle system
Beef

Gamechanger beef scheme strengthens Breconshire cattle system

A traditional livestock system has benefited from the addition of a calf scheme, providing a new aspect and financial security to the Breconshire farm

Ellie Layton
clock 09 June 2025 鈥� 6 min read
Food production working hand in hand with nature on Buckinghamshire beef and sheep farm
Beef

Food production working hand in hand with nature on Buckinghamshire beef and sheep farm

Duncan Parker is determined his farming objectives will continue primarily as a food producer while embracing new payment systems and working toward net zero

草榴社区 Guardian
clock 03 June 2025 鈥� 6 min read