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Slower beef market should not herald a collapse in prices

The year has got off to a weaker tone in the British beef market, but there is still room for optimism among producers

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Slower beef market should not herald a collapse in prices

In the second week of February, the average AHDB GB steer price was £6.35/kg, a drop of 12p/kg on the beginning of the year, yet similar to the same period in 2025 when values rapidly strengthened to an...

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