Irish beef farmers urged to 'sell hard' to meet strong demand

With UK beef supplies projected to fall, Irish farmers have been told that trade is turning in their favour, as prices begin to lift

Alex Black
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Irish beef farmers urged to 'sell hard' to meet strong demand

Beef farmers in Ireland have been urged to sell hard, with supplies tightening and strong demand in its key markets including the UK. That was the message from Irish Farmers Association (IFA) livestock...

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