Cattle Sales

Price surprise

Deadweight prices in Ireland overtook UK prices the week ending 26 July

Trends and Prices

Irish cattle prices quietly edge past UK in rare market twist

Prime lambs realise £6 per kg in Carlisle whilst Penrith top cast sheep trade at £375 per head

Prime lambs realise £6 per kg in Carlisle whilst Penrith top cast sheep trade at £375 per head

Prime lambs reach £6 per kg in Carlisle whilst ewes realise £375 in Penrith

Store cattle trade peaks in Dingwall with heifers selling to £3600 and bullocks to 669p per kg

Store cattle trade peaks in Dingwall with heifers selling to £3600 and bullocks to 669p per kg

Dingwall tops store cattle trade with heifers at £3600 and bullocks hitting 669p

Prime cattle prices seem to have stabilised but pressure from the store ring may affect the market yet

Prime cattle prices seem to have stabilised but pressure from the store ring may affect the market yet

Cattle Prices Steady

Prime cattle prices stabilise whilst the store market continues to rise

Breeding cattle sold to £3450 for a seven-year-old Limousin cow with a British Blue bull calf at foot from Les Driver

Breeding cattle sold to £3450 for a seven-year-old Limousin cow with a British Blue bull calf at foot from Les Driver

Bull Market Buzz

Spitfire bull soars to 6900gns at Lingfields Beef Cattle Fair in Skipton

Racy Ghyll Aldo from James and Helen Rebanks topped the sale at 6200gns

Racy Ghyll Aldo from James and Helen Rebanks topped the sale at 6200gns

New Belted Galloway high of 6200gns paid at breed society sale in Skipton

The early spring and improved trade in the prime and store ring may be some of the reasons breeding cattle prices have risen

The early spring and improved trade in the prime and store ring may be some of the reasons breeding cattle prices have risen

Trends and Prices

Commercial breeding trade reflects the newly instilled confidence in beef sector

Only a slight increase in beef prices has been seen in supermarkets

Only a slight increase in beef prices has been seen in supermarkets

Trends and Prices

Consumer demand props up beef prices – for now

Beef cattle numbers and herd numbers are also falling throughout the EU

Beef cattle numbers and herd numbers are also falling throughout the EU

Beef Price Shift

Trends and Prices

Potential for beef price to rise further in the UK and Europe

Prices over 500p per kg were realised in marts south of the border for prime hoggs

Prices over 500p per kg were realised in marts south of the border for prime hoggs

Prime hoggs see prices over 500p per kg in England with Scots among consigners

Cattle prices still on the up with store bullocks realising 680p per kg

Cattle prices still on the up with store bullocks realising 680p per kg

Store cattle still on the up with a top price of 680p per kg in Lockerbie

Perthshire, Fife and Kinross champion and overall champion, Wallace MacKie.

Perthshire, Fife and Kinross champion and overall champion, Wallace MacKie.

Young Farmers calves reach a top of £2880 at UA Stirling show and sale

Show champion, a Limousin cross steer from the Fraser family, North House, Setter sold for £2100.

Show champion, a Limousin cross steer from the Fraser family, North House, Setter sold for £2100.

Store cattle sell to £2680 at annual Lerwick Spring show and sale

Store prices are strong across the cattle classes

Store prices are strong across the cattle classes

Aberdeen and Northern Marts

Dry spring drives demand as cattle trade continues to climb

The Irish market is being driven by the UK beef price

The Irish market is being driven by the UK beef price

Beef Price Surge

Trends and Prices

Strong UK demand pushes Irish steer prices up in early 2025

Will higher prices put consumers off buying beef?

Will higher prices put consumers off buying beef?

upcoming challenges

Trends and Prices

Beef prices soar as retailers brace for sharp increases in coming months

Uppermill Broadhooks Blueberry sold for 9000gns

Uppermill Broadhooks Blueberry sold for 9000gns

Historic Heifer

Harrison and Hetherington

Uppermill Shorthorn heifer leads joint sale at 9000gns in Northern Ireland

Beef consumption is on the up - Getty

Beef consumption is on the up - Getty

Beef Boom Continues

Trends and Prices

Beef sales increased from December through to January according to AHDB

Pictured, left to right, John Scott, President of the Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society, Clive Brown, Breed Secretary of the Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society, Andy Ryder, Managing Director of Pedigree Livestock Services and Stephanie Ryder, Managing Director

Pictured, left to right, John Scott, President of the Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society, Clive Brown, Breed Secretary of the Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society, Andy Ryder, Managing Director of Pedigree Livestock Services and Stephanie Ryder, Managing Director

New Era for Beef

Pedigree Livestock Services partners with Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society

Buyers and spectators gather round the ring for bull sale United Auctions Stirling Ref: RH030225008 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Buyers and spectators gather round the ring for bull sale United Auctions Stirling Ref: RH030225008 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Aberdeen Angus Bull commands 32,000gns—but who took him home?

The continued increase in beef prices may prove to be the start of a downward trend in suckler herd numbers

The continued increase in beef prices may prove to be the start of a downward trend in suckler herd numbers

Beef Prices Soar

Trends and Prices

Beef prices continue to soar as lower numbers forward sees an increase of 45p

Store cattle in the sale ring Ref:RH060324083 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Store cattle in the sale ring Ref:RH060324083 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Trends and Prices

Scottish beef prices soar: unprecedented surge hits markets – what’s driving it?

Demand for prime beef is at an all time high

Demand for prime beef is at an all time high

Beef prices soar

Beef prices rocket in the prime ring with demand showing no sign of slowing down

Champion pig was consigned by MJ Tattersall, Enzieholm

Champion pig was consigned by MJ Tattersall, Enzieholm

Top Auction Prices

Christmas calves and pigs reach £600 and £250 at Dumfries show and sale

Beef production is forecast to fall 6% in 2025 due to increased cow and heifer slaughterings Ref:RH230921036 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Beef production is forecast to fall 6% in 2025 due to increased cow and heifer slaughterings Ref:RH230921036 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Beef Prices Up!

Trends and Prices

Beef production expected to fall 6% in 2025 on back of reduced cow and heifer numbers

Beef Prices Soar

Trends and Prices

Cattle prices soar to 550p/dwkg as cow and store cattle numbers fall further

Craig Malone Pitcairn Farm, Cardenden the Supreme champion cattle carcase trophy.

Craig Malone Pitcairn Farm, Cardenden the Supreme champion cattle carcase trophy.

Award-winning beef

Malones and Halls take top prizes at the Scottish Premier Meat Exhibition

Where will Scotland's beef come from? Ref:RH100723044 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Where will Scotland's beef come from? Ref:RH100723044 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Record beef prices

Trends and Prices

Scottish beef prices stay high, but where will supply come from?

Finished cattle prices continue to rise

Finished cattle prices continue to rise

Record Beef Prices

Trends and Prices

Increased demand on home and export markets causes beef prices to remain high

Knockagh Show King the champion British Blue from the Ervine family topped the sale at 4100gns

Knockagh Show King the champion British Blue from the Ervine family topped the sale at 4100gns

British Blue champion Knockagh Show King tops pedigree beef day sale at Carlisle

Beef and sheep meat exports are up on the year

Beef and sheep meat exports are up on the year

Meat Export Rise

Beef and sheep meat exports to EU and non EU countries rise on the year

Beef prices are at record levels with R4L steers at 523.6p per deadweight kg Ref: RH270624186 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Beef prices are at record levels with R4L steers at 523.6p per deadweight kg Ref: RH270624186 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Prime cattle values

Beef cattle prices at record levels on the back of increased demand and low supplies

Sales of organic dairy products have risen on the year

Sales of organic dairy products have risen on the year

Figures from AHDB

Demand for organic dairy produce improves on the year

Cattle and sheep numbers are at a record low

Cattle and sheep numbers are at a record low

Cattle and sheep numbers are at a record low – new figures

Finished cattle prices are improving as supplies slip and are likely to fall further in the next couple of months Ref: RH270624183 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Finished cattle prices are improving as supplies slip and are likely to fall further in the next couple of months Ref: RH270624183 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Beef price rise

Trends and Prices

Deadweight cattle prices rise across GB as supplies tighten

Moirs sell Charolais cross store bullocks at Carlisle for £2080

Beef prices are slowly but surely improving with Aberdeen Angus selling for £5 per deadweight kg this week

Beef prices are slowly but surely improving with Aberdeen Angus selling for £5 per deadweight kg this week

Trends & Prices

Trends and Prices

Finished beef prices turn the corner as deadweight trade nudges north

Beautry Tessa Mildred with this year's bull calf, Dale Victor, made 6500gns

Beautry Tessa Mildred with this year's bull calf, Dale Victor, made 6500gns

A top of 6500gns was achieved at Chris Bellerby’s Dale Beef Shorthorn dispersal

Demand for beef is set to improve by 10% by 2032, but global production is on the wane

Demand for beef is set to improve by 10% by 2032, but global production is on the wane

Trends & Prices

Trends and Prices

Beef demand is expected to rise by 10% by 2032, but global production is declining

Harrietsfield Seaumus from KG Anderson made 2800gns (Photo: Robert Smith)

Harrietsfield Seaumus from KG Anderson made 2800gns (Photo: Robert Smith)

Beef Shorthorns at Longtown, saw prices peak at 2800gns for bulls and females

Exports of British beef and lamb are up in the first quarter of the year

Exports of British beef and lamb are up in the first quarter of the year

Red meat exports on the up in first quarter of 2024

Beef calf registrations are again down on the year Ref:RH280423048 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Beef calf registrations are again down on the year Ref:RH280423048 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Trends & Prices

Trends and Prices

Beef calf registrations to include those from dairy herd fall on year

Quality Meat Scotland is looking for ambassadors to promote the work they do promoting Scotland's red meat industry. They are also inviting applications for support from a new £50,000 community fund

Quality Meat Scotland is looking for ambassadors to promote the work they do promoting Scotland's red meat industry. They are also inviting applications for support from a new £50,000 community fund

Quality Meat Scotland

QMS promote Scotland's red meat industry and new £50,000 community fund

Topping the sale at 8000gns was the champion, Scorpio of Skaillhouse from C Macadie

Topping the sale at 8000gns was the champion, Scorpio of Skaillhouse from C Macadie

Caithness breeders, Macadies lead the Beef Shorthorns at Carlisle

Shipments of beef to South Korea will commence later this month

Shipments of beef to South Korea will commence later this month

South Korea looks to welcome Irish beef from Dawn Meats

Transparency of the live auction ring, means livestock numbers and prices sold through the mart are up on the year according to the latest figures from LAA

Transparency of the live auction ring, means livestock numbers and prices sold through the mart are up on the year according to the latest figures from LAA

Auction Mart livestock numbers and prices up on the year in England and Wales

Finished beef cattle prices vary hugely depending on breed, spec, and numbers available

Finished beef cattle prices vary hugely depending on breed, spec, and numbers available

Trends & Prices

Trends and Prices

Huge variation in deadweight beef cattle prices at abattoirs

Red meat exports to Europe and further afield are bolstering ex-farm prices

Red meat exports to Europe and further afield are bolstering ex-farm prices

Red meat exports to Europe and further afield are bolstering ex-farm prices

Finished beef prices are slowly heading north again

Finished beef prices are slowly heading north again

Trends & Prices

Trends and Prices

Prime beef cattle prices set to improve with better weather

A buoyant demand for store cattle was met this week at Hexham

A buoyant demand for store cattle was met this week at Hexham

Blonde cross steers from Houselop Grange, secured £2170 at Hexham

K Honey 300173 sold for the top price of 10,500gns

K Honey 300173 sold for the top price of 10,500gns

Akaushi Wagyu achieved 10,500gns at the Global Connection sale

More people are focussing on natural red meat and dairy instead of plant-based meat and drinks

More people are focussing on natural red meat and dairy instead of plant-based meat and drinks

Shift towards natural red meat and dairy over plant-based options

Sainsbury’s and ABP have announced a tie up with Cogent Breeding for their Gamechanger programme

Sainsbury’s and ABP have announced a tie up with Cogent Breeding for their Gamechanger programme

Trends & Prices

Trends and Prices

Sainsbury’s and ABP team up with Cogent Breeding for Gamechanger programme

Composite breed of cattle developed specifically for beef on dairy

Composite breed of cattle developed specifically for beef on dairy

New beef on dairy breed makes its mark in the UK