Strong Beef Price But Our Cattle Don’t Make The Grade | Water Blow Out

[@Robert-kv2nx]

Green screen Crawford. You'll be on the telly doing the farming weather next!

[@jamesrobinson9381]

Farmers must be the only producers that have no say in what they are payed for their prime produce, it is a total disgrace.

[@willyfindlay4398]

Love how you climbed into your computer to show us the weights n penalties on your carcass from your ASDA Kill sheet. Hope Fergus doesn't do that to you on the Gloagburn Farm shop Carcasses.😊😅😊

[@andwalker1497]

Great video …love how ur humour works with giving info re farming ..ur a natural 😊

[@Arkios64]

That was some Mehdi ElectroBOOM level green screen there, absolutely stunning! Not too long now and we're finally going to see those flowers for Gate Lady and they'll by 100% CGI.

[@JohntyNich]

Was going to comment on the video that disappeared but it looked the ditch could do with another couple of inches on the exit a yard from the pipe. It looked like it would resilt up again on the lower 1/3 to half. If it’s not possible to lower it might be possible to do a silt trap to get around it to reduce the hassle of it silting back up.

[@OxxFreddyGlasgow.]

Another great video Crawford.

[@raymondcarter3061]

Great Video, wish we had thoses prices here in Ireland .

[@wulliewhyte544]

Think its ridiculous getting penalties for bigger steaks its the best of beef they should be put into the shops and let the public decide what they want

[@HootMaRoot]

It's there because supermarkets want it to fit in thier premade packaging easier and it gives them even more profit. Just a scam to steal more money from the farmer

[@GRamerDim]

they should get bigger machines for cutting the steaks and what not

[@RiggedUpandReady]

Does the quality of the meat get affected the bigger the beast is? I don’t know it’s a genuine question. There might be a sweet spot, in regards to size and meat quality, although I do tend to think it’s something to do with corporate greed and money somehow.

[@RiggedUpandReady]

AI HAS SPOKEN…😂😂 UK supermarkets charge a fee or apply a penalty for overweight cattle because heavier animals often do not align with the specifications set by retailers for beef production. Here are the key reasons: 1. Carcass Efficiency: When cattle are too heavy, their carcasses may exceed the ideal weight range for efficient processing. Larger carcasses can cause issues in the abattoir, including slower processing times and the need for adjustments to equipment. This increases costs for the processor, which are then passed down to the farmer in the form of penalties. 2. Consumer Demand: Retailers typically prefer cuts of meat that fall within a certain size range to meet consumer expectations. Overweight cattle produce larger cuts of meat, which may not sell well. Supermarkets prefer consistent portion sizes that are easy to package and fit neatly within standard ranges for pricing. 3. Fat Content: Overweight cattle often have excessive fat, which reduces the value of the carcass. While some marbling (intramuscular fat) is desirable, too much external fat leads to trimming waste. Supermarkets and consumers do not want to pay for excess fat, so penalties are applied to encourage farmers to produce leaner cattle. 4. Grading Systems: UK supermarkets often follow the EUROP grid, which grades beef based on conformation (muscle development) and fat cover. If cattle are too large or overweight, they may fall outside the premium grades, reducing the price the farmer receives. Heavier cattle can also have more connective tissue, resulting in tougher meat, which further impacts quality. 5. Transport and Handling: Overweight cattle can be more difficult to handle and transport, adding logistical costs. They may require special handling, which also increases expenses for processors and supermarkets. In summary, supermarkets charge fees for overweight cattle because larger animals can disrupt processing, lead to inconsistent product sizes, create excess fat waste, and fail to meet consumer demand, all of which affect profitability in the supply chain. The fees serve as an incentive for farmers to produce cattle that meet the optimal specifications.

[@Ryanjames_08]

Another great video Crawford cattle are looking good 👍

[@paulstorer6937]

Used to love being under the barns feeding the cattle during a storm 👍

[@phil6465]

Love the school teacher graphic bit.🤓

[@sammorton4576]

How on earth had you a U+ 4+ u would think at that conformation that a 3+ to a 4- would be as fat as it would get . I think Larry is pulling a quick 1 on ye . Question is it mechanical or human grading in the factory. Thanks very much for sharing this info as alot wouldn't 👍👍

[@johnyainsworth3818]

Love the green screen! It’s baldys board but high tech!! Keep up the work man!

[@s.m.1959]

Brilliant video - you're quickly becoming part of my regular watching routine! Cattle are looking great - curious though, didn't you have a 3rd bull?

[@CrawfordsFarm1]

We have 4, 2 are out in the field

[@s.m.1959]

@CrawfordsFarm1 that's right, I forgot about that 🤦‍♀️ just wondered because Mike's a favorite and hadn't seen him for a bit 😀

[@2626stephen]

Hold onto your hat in the wind. Cracking one again

[@paulleaver8820]

It's time we had food as it comes not what the supermarket want then we would have less wasted food

[@jamesdavis4087]

Weight always pays 💪

[@frankgibson3048]

Give Larry a ring about over weight animals.i sure u get cheq in post

[@sambrough3433]

It was very interesting what was the live weight of cattle sent to ABP please

[@maceyevo]

Tracking will be off on the washer cart 🤣

[@johnarnell4241]

The larger muscle means that a weighed steak say 12 oz is thinner so won't cook as well.

[@JamesDuff-et4cs]

Do you know which one was the best killing out percentage the that is over fat or one of the others?

[@oliverelliott4453]

Whenever we have had a animal go and it's only a little over weight we have rung them about it and most of the time we get the full price

[@Ped_mcg87]

❤❤

[@hughcarrigan7824]

ABP Ireland cattle prices are well below UK prices,

[@jstick8370]

Crawford I’m not sure how much of a pain in the rear it would be but any chance of shipping to the US? I’d love to rock a fancy CF vest…

[@Arkios64]

I'm considering looking into re-shipping services for Crawford's merch for a while now, that could be an option for you.

[@EifionOwen-g2h]

Oldest trick in the book . As price goes up they find a way to penalise and deduct the final price .

[@SuperSparkie123]

Crawford what where the cattle’s kill out % I presume you weighed them before hand? Cheers

[@michaeljlydon6991]

Brilliant video Crawford, really look forward to seeing them every week. Could you please tell me the name of the song playing in the background

[@iian050]

How’s the fit on the gilets? Keen to pick one up!

[@MatthewStarritt]

Crawford, was their kill out %

[@ThomasDonnan-d2f]

Love your content what were the live weights of your 3 beef animals that went to the factory?

[@CrawfordsFarm1]

Charolais was 742kg, lims were 726 and 714

[@noldynights]

If you end up with any decent size oaks down let me know and ill buy it off you. I’ll get Phil Reid to fetch it up the road to me.

[@andrewmason2090]

Are you going to try some cattle in the live ring ?

[@James-wu6bi]

I'll take a bommer jacket

[@ianturner7362]

good luck with the re-end, BFPA would not approve, plus the one hose was female x female other male female.

[@ciaranthompson11]

What’s the name of the song playing in the background?

[@CrawfordsFarm1]

Breezeblocks

[@ciaranthompson11]

@@CrawfordsFarm1 😂😂 Thank you!

[@neiljenkins5213]

Hi crawford what size do the gillets go upto ?

[@CrawfordsFarm1]

Mostly medium and large but there is a handful of xl xxl and xxxl

[@antnewbon2673]

Do you not want them walking so there feet are stronger. As you had two shit bulls cos they aint used to walking i guess.its alreet putting weight on um till they need to shag. Then there back legs gan. And then the winging afterwards.

[@icmt1390]

Good video..however..twice you took Our Lord's name in vain "Jesus " ..please refrain..Thank you, God Bless 🙏

[@snoky1246]

Yapped yapper

[@janetmaher1116]

Let me guess…American?