It’s claimed Clare farmers are facing a major struggle, as beef prices hit a 10-year low, amid a tightening of EU restrictions.
Factories are currently quoting €3.40 per kilo for heifers that meet the required EU standards, which is 50c back on the price just two months ago.
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This falls even further for cattle breaching weight restrictions with some farmers receiving as little as €2.80/kg for their stock.
Clare Beef Plan Movement Vice Chair Pat Nagle says farmers with out-of-spec stock who have been hit by price drops should consider shipping their cattle abroad.
