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Gap between British and Irish cattle prices widens

Irish cattle prices have fallen in recent weeks, widening the price differential with Great Britain

Alex Black
Deputy Editor
clock • 3 min read
Gap between British and Irish cattle prices widens

The GB–Irish steer price differential widened to 66p/kg in the last week of August, with short-term supply recovery pressuring Irish prices. However, Irish cattle numbers remain on a longer-term downward...

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