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Fierce competition for prime beef sees prices 'soar' with supply limited by reduction in UK cattle numbers

Íæż½ã½ã have seen strong prime beef prices at auction marts of late, but will the trend continue?

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QMS market intelligence manager, Iain MacDonald, said prices were up by more than 40% on the five-year average for the time last month due to 'fierce competition' for prime cattle.
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QMS market intelligence manager, Iain MacDonald, said prices were up by more than 40% on the five-year average for the time last month due to 'fierce competition' for prime cattle.

After a strong second half of 2024, prime cattle prices have continued to surge at the start of 2025, with prices up by 21% year-on-year. QMS Quality Meat Scotland's market intelligence manager, Iain...

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