Stability continues to be the hallmark of trade for finished animals at the factories this week, where little has changed on the base prices for almost two months. "Not a cent more" is the response that many of the 'hard sellers' are getting for trying their hand at securing the 'extra' in deals for supplies this week. Prices above the base appear to be more likely to be secured in the west and north-west of the country than in the southern regions. It is not accidental that throughput at the factories continues at almost identical levels week after week. Positively, there is a good market for available supplies, which should ensure prices at, or very close to, the current level for the most part.

Source: Irish Examiner February 24, 2026 15:57 UTC