Teagasc Beef Specialist, David Argue, is on this week’s Beef Edge Podcast to discuss beef markets and budgets. 

David outlines current beef markets and highlights the national weekly kill has risen in the last week of September to 30,000/head. 

David emphasises the importance of completing a budget tailored to each farm based on input costs and fixed costs of the farm

Each budget calculates a breakeven selling price (cents/kg carcase weight) for that particular system and takes account of the purchase price and all the associated variable and fixed costs incurred. Any proposed margin per head will be additional to the breakeven price.

It is important to remember that these budgets serve as a guide. It is recommended that each individual work out their own budgets in conjunction with their local Teagasc Advisor to best reflect their own farm situation.

For more information:

https://www.teagasc.ie/about/farm-advisory/advisory-regions/

Purchase prices are based on the prevailing market value at the time for weanlings and store cattle. Inputs required for finishing are also set at current market values.

Further details available at:

https://teagasc.ie/publications/teagasc-beef-budgets-2025-2026/

For more episodes from the Beef Edge podcast, visit the show page at:
https://www.teagasc.ie/thebeefedge

 
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