ABP · Dawn Meats · Kepak · Liffey · Slaney · ICM — general base quotes Last verified: 7 October 2026
Factory Base QuotesLATEST VERIFIED CATTLE MARKET
Base quotes · c/kg · Last verified: 7 October 2026
Steers
660–680c/kg
Heifers
670–690c/kg
Young bulls
680–710c/kg
Cows
590–660c/kg
Base quotes shown (general national market). IFA, 7 October 2026: factories paying 10–20c/kg above quotes; flat prices €7.30/kg.Prices vary by plant, specification, numbers and negotiation. Higher reported deals are not available for every animal. R3 steer official average actually paid 670c/kg, week ending 4 Oct 2026 (R3 grade only, incl. bonuses, excl. VAT — DAFM via EU Commission). Per-factory quotes & farmer reports below.
⚠️ 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 OfficialBord 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 a quoted base price and the official average paid can reflect bonuses, grade and specification, cattle type, negotiation, timing and the mix of animals in the official data. Do not treat the difference as a guaranteed bonus or premium.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the latest Irish beef factory prices? +
The table above shows the latest verified general base quotes (from published trade reporting, checked twice daily) and the official average price actually paid (DAFM/EU Commission), each with its own date. If a figure is more than a few days old, it says so. 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? +
There is no single answer: base quotes from ABP, Dawn Meats, Kepak, Liffey Meats, Slaney Meats and ICM are often close together, and each per-factory quote here is shown with the date it was last verified. 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 2026) — the lowest in almost 12 months. Position at 21 Sep 2026: base quotes were 640–650c/kg for steers and 650–660c/kg for heifers (Agriland, 21 Sep 2026), with higher deals reported in some plants for suitable cattle. Figures in this answer are dated; check the live table above before dealing.
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