Beef prices down for the first time in months

Could this mark the end in a period of upward trajectory for all prime cattle prices? Or is it a minor blip?

clock • 2 min read
"The whole world is short of beef. And people are realising beef is good for you and not this fake meat stuff in supermarkets."
Image:

"The whole world is short of beef. And people are realising beef is good for you and not this fake meat stuff in supermarkets."

All prime cattle prices have dropped for the first time in months at auction marts in England and Wales this week. Figures from the Livestock Auctioneers' Association revealed that average beef prices...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

Login

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

article-img-580x358
Register for free Join Now

 

fg buy and sell
VIEW ADVERT

2017, JCB 3CX COMPACT DIGGER LOADER,

2017, JCB 3CX COMPACT DIGGER LOADER,

VIEW ADVERT
£POA
VIEW ADVERT

New NEW HOLLAND E12D MICRO

New NEW HOLLAND E12D MICRO

VIEW ADVERT
£POA
VIEW ADVERT

Crawler Cherry pickers - NUL 09-3

Crawler Cherry pickers - NUL 09-3

VIEW ADVERT
£POA

More on Market Prices

IHT yet to hit farm sales as land market takes further dip
Market Prices

IHT yet to hit farm sales as land market takes further dip

Latest prices shows values for bare agricultural land fell by 2.3% during the second quarter of 2025, marking a 5.1% decline over the past 12 months

Jane Thynne
clock 20 July 2025 • 2 min read
Beef prices expected to remain 'resilient' despite production decline
Market Prices

Beef prices expected to remain 'resilient' despite production decline

Despite UK beef production being expected to fall this year, with tighter supplies anticipated in the second half compared to the first, QMS said beef prices could remain strong for farmers

Chris Brayford
clock 15 April 2025 • 3 min read
Market Prices

Livestock Market Averages

The latest averages across cattle, sheep and poultry at UK auction marts.

Stephen Thackeray
clock 01 July 2024 • 1 min read