Key performance indicators of the beef trade in May 2012

Cattle kill remained subdued in May

Ongoing variation in UK & Irish cattle prices

British Isles Cattle Supplies Under Pressure

Developments in NI sheep kill & exports

Cattle kill remained under pressure in April

Sterling making gains against euro

Sheep trade under pressure in recent weeks

Relatively strong performance from NI retail red meat sector in last year

Relatively strong performance from NI retail red meat sector in last year