⚠️ Base quotes only. Bonuses (QA, weight, breed) can add 30–50c/kg. Always request the full bonus spec from your factory in writing.
🏭 Factory Base Quotes vs Official Average Paid Bord Bia · DAFM/EU Commission
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Quotes are indicative and change weekly — sometimes mid-week. Always confirm before sending cattle. Factories often pay above quotes when supplies are tight — check the official average paid and farmer reports below before you deal.
💰 Common Bonus Schemes
Bonus type
Typical value
QA (Quality Assurance)
+8 to +12c/kg
Angus / Hereford breed
+10 to +20c/kg
In-spec weight range
+5 to +10c/kg
Age (under 30 months)
+5 to +8c/kg
Grass-fed / verified
+8 to +15c/kg
Over-fat (4+)
−5 to −20c/kg
Add these to your base quote to get your full price. The difference between the base quote and the official average paid is almost entirely bonuses.
🌍 Ireland vs EU Benchmark
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Official prices include bonuses and exclude VAT. Base quotes and averages paid are different numbers — never compare one factory’s quote with another country’s average.
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📊 What Farmers Actually Got This Week Anonymous reports
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are Irish beef factory prices this week? +
The live table above shows this week’s base quotes (Bord Bia official reporting, checked twice daily) and the official average price actually paid (DAFM/EU Commission), each with its own date. Base quotes are before bonuses; the average paid includes them. When supplies are tight, factories often pay above quotes — check farmer reports on this page for real deals.
Which Irish beef factory pays the most? +
Factory quotes converge within 2–4c/kg of each other each week. ABP, Dawn Meats, Kepak, Liffey Meats, Slaney Meats, and ICM are the main processors. The difference is often in the bonus structure — QA bonus, breed bonus, and weight bonuses vary. Report your price anonymously on this site to see what farmers got from each factory.
How are beef bonuses calculated in Ireland? +
QA bonus is typically 8–12c/kg for full Quality Assurance compliance. Breed bonuses (Angus, Hereford) add 10–20c/kg. In-spec weight bonuses add 5–10c/kg. Under-30-month bonus adds 5–8c/kg. Combined, bonuses add 30–50c/kg above the base quote — which is why the official average paid sits well above the base quote in the live table above.
Why are beef prices falling in Ireland in 2026? +
Irish beef factory quotes fell ~80–90c/kg from January to mid-June 2026, with factories citing weak EU consumer demand. The trade turned in late June: the weekly kill dropped to 23,863 head (w/e 28 June) — the lowest in almost 12 months — and factories are now paying up to 20c/kg above quotes to secure cattle. Irish prices still run ~50c/kg below the UK — farmer organisations including the IFA say the rises must continue.
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