Stocks that fit the factory usually make more money at the supermarket than in the factory

A few days later, the farmer sold his cows at the Delvin mart. Observers noted that the price he achieved was equivalent to 4.50-4.60 €/kg from the factories.

It’s common for sellers to do better at the supermarket with factory-matched stock when compared to ex-factory margins over the past six months. And it applies as much to bulls and heifers as to culling cows.

However, when you compare last week’s ring profits to last year’s same week profits, you realize that not all of the profit from selling those heavier ones goes back to the farmer with the door. lighter goods when the people from the barn come to the warehouse.

Last week for example, the 600kg+ Friesian gaur had an average price of €2.24/kg at retail stores nationwide, up 40c/kg from 12 months ago, while the better one was 53c/kg, stronger at 2.45 €/kg.

However, at 2.08/kg average, the black and white 400-499kg is just 30c/kg stronger than this time last year, while at €2.23/kg the Friesian is better in the set. this division only improved 24c/kg; and the lighter you are, the less increase you will see.

While the current average price is €3.03/kg among the top continents in the 300-399kg region which looks impressive – as well as 2.94 €/kg in the 400-499kg . section – these numbers are only 33-34c/kg stronger than 12 months ago, while 500-599kg bulls outperform 43c/kg at 2.95€/kg, with 600kg + 54c/kg continental better than good than. These are big numbers.

In this round, while a better-configured continental bull under 500kg gained €99-170/hd 12 months ago, a similarly qualified bull above 500kg was €215-324/ hd.

For a good Angus under 500kg the improvement is €63-140/hd, while a better price above 500kg is €210-276/hd.

This shows us once again that the beef market is very strong and fattening buyers are willing to pay high prices for short-term livestock.

But the figures also show that despite all the hype about how well the trade is doing, buyers of longer-raised animals are being careful not to overstress, as costs continue to increase.

I make the case in my mill report that those rising costs could cause the total size of the national herd to shrink over the next few years.

Sure, further improvements will come to lighter stores once the weather has settled, but for now the difference is marked in the annual money improvement between stores that sell on or less than 500 kg.

Of the things to know – around supermarkets

Skibbereen

Trading increased rapidly, with Hereford and Angus bulls selling for between €360-970/hd versus €/kg.

Among the top calls are four 590kg Angus weight classes with €1,560/hd and two 585kg Herefords with €1,500/hd, while at the other end of the six 275kg Angus weight class average €760/hd.

Continental gourds sell from €420-1,008/hd for their weight, with that top call being two 502kg Charolais earning €1,510/hd.

Heifers sell for €240-875/hd versus €/kg, with strong demand for Angus, 480kg and above earning €2.70/kg.

New Ross

Jim Bushe reported another major purchase with a matching transaction. Goat is sold from €960-1,490/hd vs €/kg, with short-term stores on the continent making €510-1,120/hd by weight.

Hereford and Angus shops sell from €410-940/hd over €/kg with the most sought-after meats. Heavyweight Friesian bulls earn 600-980€/hd for their weight, with the lighter 270-470€/hd by weight.

Heifer beef earns €880-1,260/hd, with continental stores €460-870/hd on €/kg, while Angus stores make €380-710/hd on €/kg.

Heavy Friesian cattle are sold from 460-800€/hd on €/kg, with feeding grades over €280-420/hd above.

Ballinakill

Same story here with larger volumes and demand pushing prices higher, faster and harder than at any time so far this year.

Heavy bulls sell for €2.10-2.85/kg, with futures stores at €2.20-3.15/kg, while lighter stores sell for 2.20-3 ,35 €/kg.

On the gilt side, beef is priced at €2.20-3.20/kg, with shops €2.25-3.35/kg.

Weaned cows earn €2.20-3.50/kg with weaned cows €2.30-3.45/kg, while dry cows are sold for €1.70-2.55/kg .

Headford

Goat at this spring show and sale has pushed up €3.30/kg elsewhere in the overall range of €990-2,380/hd.

Prize winners in the beef section include the 945kg Limousin for €2,500, followed by the 915kg Angus for €2,200 and the 820kg Limousin for €2,050.

Weaned bulls and heifers earn €1,100-1,200/head.

Raphoe

The numbers here were up well last week but demand has also picked up, leading to strong trades in meats and exchanges.

Heavyweight bulls and bulls make €2.60-3.00/kg, with mid-range weights selling for €2.70-3.30/kg, with the tallest being pushed to € 3.50/kg.

At that price, stocks of Friesian grass at €1.90-2.20/kg have kept a draw.

On the gilt side, beef earns €580-1,625/hd versus €/kg, with stores at €400-835/hd by weight.

Ballinrobe

Prices rallied here last Wednesday. On the gilt side, a 550kg Limousin is priced at €2.82/kg and a 540-590kg Charolais is sold for €2.68-2.80/kg.

Among bulls, Limousins ​​and better Charolais from 505-560kg cost €2.60-3.00/kg, with a 445kg Charolais selling for €1,490 or €3.27/kg.

Weaned heifers include 340kg at €2.88/kg, followed by a 300kg Charolais at €2.86/kg, although a 325kg Charolais costs only €2.46/kg. It is a similar story among weaning bulls, with bulls earning 2.80-2.94 €/kg.

Ennis

There are a lot of culled heifers and heifers here and with the trade ramping up, observers say for €3/kg some heavy heifers would have to make €5 .20/kg, while some culled cows are sold for €4.50/kg at the factory.

Sample prices among those heavy heifers include a 740kg Limousin at €3.00/kg, with a second at 725kg at €2.98/kg.

Of the 660kg Angus cubs sold for €2.77/kg, with three at 496kg for an average of €2.51/kg, while two 462kg were priced at €2.75/kg.

Good shops in the 500-600kg continent earn €2.50-2.92/kg. The top call on the culling side shows €2,530 paid for a 950kg Charolais, with a 755kg and 835kg Limousin at €2.78 and €3.00/kg respectively.

A dozen old bulls are offered for sale at an average price of €2.35/kg.