Agri-Business
FAO Food Price Index declines in November
World food commodity prices declined in November, led by lower international quotations for all major staple foods except cereals, according...
Beef
N.Ireland
What suckler farmers need to know about myostatin
In recent years, talk of myostatin has grown steadily around show and sale rings, with many farmers turning to it...
N.Ireland
DAERA: Suspected bluetongue in 44 cattle on affected farm
Preliminary results of testing carried out on a Co. Down cattle herd, where two suspected cases of bluetongue virus were...
Beef
EU beef production falls by 169,000t in first 8 months of 2025
EU beef production has fallen by 169,000t year-on-year to 4.2 million tonnes (Mt) from January to August of 2025 versus...
N.Ireland
NI beef and lamb important for local economy – AERA Committee chair
Chair of Northern Ireland’s Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (AERA) Committee, Robbie Butler MLA, has highlighted the importance of the...
Beef
Scottish egg producers back campaign to expand beef production
Farmlay Eggs, one of Scotland’s biggest egg producers, welcomed members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) and councillors to their farm...
Dairy
Destination unknown for livestock ship after reportedly unloading in Libya
By Chris McCullough A mystery surrounds the next destination for livestock ship Spiridon II after it was seen docked in...
Beef
Report: Beef production in Ireland down 4% since first half of 2024
Beef production in key producing and consuming regions is expected to contract by 0.8% in 2025 compared to 2024 volumes....
N.Ireland
Outstanding Charolais heifer wins RUAS Commercial Beef Championship
A striking Charolais beef heifer has won the 2025 Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS) Commercial Beef Championship. The recent event...
Beef
How to harness the inquisitive nature of calves to drive performance
The inquisitive nature of calves can be used to drive performance rates in the period from birth to weaning, according...
Beef
Finalists announced for 2026 ABP Angus Youth Challenge
The four finalist school teams to progress to the final stage of the ABP Angus Youth Challenge have been revealed....
N.Ireland
New vet lead appointed to Ai Services and Eurogene
Ai Services and Eurogene have appointed a new group veterinary officer to advance artificial insemination (AI) and bull genetics. Dr....
Beef
Brazilian beef sector pushing to align with global standards
There has been a rise in demand from Brazilian beef producers for more reliable beef genetics with semen sales for...
N.Ireland
Opportunities to drive forward the consumption of beef and lamb
The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) is confirming the new opportunities that exist to drive forward the consumption of beef...
Beef
Back-to-back championships for Drumhill herd at NI Angus calf show
For the second year running, the Drumhill herd secured the supreme overall championship at the Northern Ireland Aberdeen Angus Club’s...
Agri-Business
France resumes cattle exports following ban due to lumpy skin disease
France has announced the resumption of cattle exports under controlled sanitary conditions. Last month, the French Minister of Agriculture introduced...
Beef
Putting a plan in place for feeding store and beef cattle this winter
Winter housing is now underway in most parts of the country and with this, pits of silage and cuts of...
Beef
Update from ABP’s UK red meat sustainability programme
ABP Food Group has published an update on its UK-based farmer-led programme aimed at helping beef and lamb producers to...
