The Ulster Farmers’ Union is notifying members that the Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) is introducing a change to the cattle quotes/prices communications they receive from their market intelligence team. From week commencing 2 February 2026, LMC will no longer gather nor distribute deadweight quotes for cattle. Instead, stakeholders will receive an update on trade with an average deadweight cattle price per category every Wednesday.
An extensive consultation with industry stakeholders and proactive engagement with producers who utilised this service was carried out, resulting in the change. It has been noted by the LMC that this change will ensure that producers receive the most up-to-date data available. The UFU will monitor the change closely and if farmers have any feedback to please contact the UFU.
The LMC move to cease publication of cattle quotes will not impact current provision for sheep quotes.
