Christmas is that time of year when farmers, particularly prime cattle finishers, are looking for a rise in the market.
Christmas is that time of year when farmers, particularly prime cattle finishers, are looking for a rise in the market.
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Market round-up ROG WOOD
Referring to the trade for beef, Stuart Ashworth, head of economic services at Quality Meat Scotland, said: "There is a general perception of a significant price movement in the run-up to Christmas.
"However, the biggest movement in recent years was in 2010 when the average price increased by 5% between the beginning of November and the second week of January.
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