Steer and heifer deadweight prices fell in the second week of January, as consumer demand followed its usual post-Christmas easing, according to AHDB Beef & Lamb. R4L steers and heifer values were down by 0.6% and 0.8% on the week before, to hit 352.4p/kg and 355.1p/kg respectively, similar levels to those seen in early December 2016. See also: Irish farmers put forward radical plan as beef price bites Young bulls fell 1.2% in value in the week ending 14 January finishing at […]
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