# Global fall in co-product demand knocks domestic farm-gate prices - Agriland.ie

> Low prices for skins and hides internationally, driven by fashion and consumer spending shifts, are pressuring UK and Irish farm-gate returns. Cattle hides have fallen more than 60% in value over the past five years. Quality Meat Scotland provided the market commentary.

- Date: 2020-07-24 · published 2020-07-24T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region UK · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/52246-global-fall-in-co-product-demand-knocks-domestic-farm-gate-prices-agriland-ie
- Commodities: [Meat & Bone Meal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/MBM.md)

## Why it matters

Lower co-product revenue cuts processor returns, which can lower prices paid for cattle. The direct feed-ingredient impact is small.

## Sources

- agriland.co.uk: https://www.agriland.co.uk/farming-news/global-fall-in-co-product-demand-knocks-domestic-farm-gate-prices/

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