Factory quotes: Last verified: 7 October 2026 · Official price: week ending 4 Oct 2026 · Farmer reports: last 30 days | Open the full app →
A base quote excludes bonuses and the official average includes them, so no gap is calculated between them. Bonuses (QA, weight, breed) can add to the base price — the amount varies by factory and by animal. Know what you're entitled to before accepting any quote.
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When the kill is low, factories often pay above quotes to secure stock. Claim every bonus you're entitled to — QA, weight, breed — and check the official average paid above before you deal.
| Grade | Adjustment |
|---|---|
| E | +15 to +25c/kg |
| U | +5 to +12c/kg |
| R | Base |
| O | −5 to −15c/kg |
| P | −15 to −30c/kg |
| Fat 4+ | −5 to −20c/kg |
Grade your cattle honestly before factory. One grade up (O→R) on a 350kg carcase = €17–52 extra in your pocket.
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Official prices exclude VAT and include bonuses. Ireland has run persistently below the UK and EU benchmarks — factories have scope to pay more.
| Market | R3 steer (€/kg) |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧 UK (deadweight, € equivalent) | €7.29 |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland (average paid) | €6.61 |
| Gap | UK 68c/kg ahead |
Same week, same basis: both prices exclude VAT and include bonus payments, as published by Bord Bia for the week ending 26 September 2026. NI quotes: see LMC NI market update.
Estimate only. Always confirm the full spec sheet with your factory before sending cattle.
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