# Beef prices steady as cattle numbers increase -  Premium

> Irish prime cattle quotes held steady near 350-354p/kg as more finished cattle reached market, with solid beef demand absorbing the extra supply. Processors sent mixed signals, with one plant raising its quote by 2p/kg while others cut theirs.

- Date: 2017-09-20 · published 2017-09-20T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region Global · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/68903-beef-prices-steady-as-cattle-numbers-increase-premium
- Commodities: [Live Cattle](https://feedsoft.ai/c/LCATTLE.md), [Feeder Cattle](https://feedsoft.ai/c/FCATTLE.md)

## Why it matters

Steady Irish cattle prices reflect firm beef demand offsetting higher supply, a routine regional market move with little effect on global feed grain or meal prices.

## Sources

- farmersjournal.ie: https://www.farmersjournal.ie/more/northern-ireland/beef-prices-steady-as-cattle-numbers-increase-310155

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