Live beef prices, dynamic trends, supply chain analysis, and profitability comparisons
Monthly average prices per kilogram for R3 grade beef in Ireland
Irish beef prices are influenced by global market demand (especially from the UK and EU), production costs (feed, fertilizer, energy), weather conditions affecting grass growth, exchange rates (Euro/Sterling), and domestic processing capacity.
While beef farming remains central to Irish agriculture, margins have tightened significantly in recent years. Hemp offers higher gross margins with lower input requirements and less labor. Many farmers are finding success by integrating hemp into their existing operations.
Absolutely! Many of our partner farmers successfully combine livestock and hemp production. Hemp can be grown on marginal land not suitable for grazing, and the stalks make excellent bedding material. We provide full integration planning support.
The main outlets are local livestock marts, direct to processors (factories), or through producer groups. Unlike hemp which we purchase directly under contract, beef requires finding buyers each season.
