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

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Iain Macdonald, QMS market intelligence manager, said: "Demand for beef in the domestic market remains resilient, supporting strong competition for cattle."
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Iain Macdonald, QMS market intelligence manager, said: "Demand for beef in the domestic market remains resilient, supporting strong competition for cattle."

Strong upward momentum in the prime beef market has continued into April, despite a rebound in slaughter numbers across the UK following a dip last month, according to an organisation representing the...

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