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Impact of Covid-19 affecting beef farmers

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The impact of Covid-19 on the beef sector has been revealed in figures published by the Department of Agriculture. Since the beginning of March the weekly cattle kill in Ireland has fallen from nearly 38,000 to just over 25,000.

The figures published this lunchtime by the Department of Agriculture indicate the large decrease in beef being produced as export markets close and the food service sector remains in lockdown.

The temporary closure of McDonalds, Supermacs and other big meat buyers last months was a huge blow to the sector, as they are some of the biggest meat buyers.

The food service industry across Europe is in shutdown which has meant a huge decrease in demand from commercial buyers. Retail demand is way up, but nowhere near

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