The Farmers Guardian podcast: Why are Northern Irish farmers getting less money for their beef than those in GB?

In this week's FG podcast, Alex Black speaks to two Northern Irish farmers about the price gap with Great Britain

Alex Black
clock • 1 min read
The Farmers Guardian podcast: Why are Northern Irish farmers getting less money for their beef than those in GB?

As beef prices have risen due to good demand and tight supplies, the differential between prices paid to farmers in Northern Ireland and Great Britain has widened.

Ulster Farmers' Union's Glenn Cuddy and Brendan Kelly discuss the unfairness of the situation, how they are being ignored by the processors when demanding an explanation and urge farmers to explore all their options.

READ NOW: European sheep flock continues to shrink

READ NOW: How one Devonshire beef finishing unit is driving productivity up and costs down

Deadweight Steers Trend Chart

[Deadweight Steers Trend Chart]

Visit our Market Prices Hub at https://www.farmersguardian.com/market-prices-hub

More on Podcasts

The Farmers Guardian Podcast: Hawkstone Farmers' Choir through to BGT final - but who are the farmers behind the show?

The Farmers Guardian Podcast: Hawkstone Farmers' Choir through to BGT final - but who are the farmers behind the show?

Farmers Guardian's Katie Fallon catches up with the people behind the Hawkstone Farmers' Choir following their victory at last weekend's semi-final

clock 27 May 2026 • 1 min read
The Farmers Guardian podcast: Political change - what does it mean for farmers?

The Farmers Guardian podcast: Political change - what does it mean for farmers?

The Farmers Guardian news and business team discusses the latest election results

Alex Black
clock 19 May 2026 • 1 min read
The Farmers Guardian podcast: Farming careers from the classroom to the cattle shed – Alex Black speaks to staff and students at Myerscough College

The Farmers Guardian podcast: Farming careers from the classroom to the cattle shed – Alex Black speaks to staff and students at Myerscough College

What does a career in agriculture look like in 2026?

Alex Black
clock 12 May 2026 • 1 min read