Recent census data from the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Agriculture (DAERA) confirms the 30-year minimum dairy cows in Northern Ireland.

According to the representative of the board of the National Beef Association (NBA) in Northern Ireland, Ernie Richie, the tendency to reduce the number of stocks will increase until farmers get a fair price. Costs continue to rise, and this raises serious industry issues. Last week in Northern Ireland the price of beef was 334 pounds per kilogram, a decrease of about 30 points over the past few months.

An NBA analysis shows that the combination of this price reduction and the results of an agricultural survey conducted in December 2018, showing a 5% reduction in the number of fodder cows compared to 2017, creates an alarming picture for the future local population. anticipating the worst case scenario and they’ll prevent a shortage of imported beef, taking care of themselves, ”said the board of the National Beef Association in Northern Ireland and added that“ this is contrary a positive effect and creates an oversupply, which leads to lower prices. In addition, weather conditions have exacerbated the situation, and as a result, farmers across Northern Ireland have significantly reduced profits. ”

Today, beef prices in Northern Ireland are significantly lower than in the UK, especially in Scotland. The traditional argument for this distinction is based on the additional cost of shipping across the Irish Sea.