Beef
Irish beef exports to UK likely to see ‘significant increase’ in 2025
UK beef production is expected to decrease by 5% in 2025 which will likely boost Irish beef exports to the...
Beef
Dairy
New study shows crossbred calves recover faster from disease
New research by Penn State University, has found that dairy-beef crossbred calves are hardier than their purebred counterparts, demonstrating faster...
N.Ireland
UFU slams ‘persistent’ NI and GB beef price differences
The Ulster Farmers Union (UFU) has said that the persistent differences between beef prices in Northern Ireland and Great Britain...
N.Ireland
Two native breeds to feature in on-farm pedigree sale
Co. Down’s Gill Hall Estate, the venue of the 2023 World Sheepdog Trials, is set to open its gates for...
Beef
Study: Climate impact of UK beef cattle could be reduced by 26%
Climate change impacts of UK grass-based beef cattle could be reduced by up to 26% depending on the mitigation intervention, according...
Beef
Study: Climate impact of UK beef cattle could be reduced by 26%
Climate change impacts of UK grass-based beef cattle could be reduced by up to 26% depending on the mitigation intervention, according...
Beef
TB steering group meets with CVO about eradication policies
Northern Ireland’s chief veterinary officer (CVO), Brian Dooher has met with the new bovine tuberculosis (TB) partnership steering group for...
Beef
Quality Meat from Britain brand expansion to boost exports
Exports of British red meat to Europe are expected to rise in the coming months following the Agriculture and Horticulture...
Sheep
Bluetongue restrictions ease as seasonal vector low period announced
The UK’s chief veterinary officer has announced that the country is now in the seasonal vector low period for bluetongue...
Beef
Isle of Man bolsters foot-and-mouth legislation after German case
The government of the Isle of Man in the Irish Sea has said it is bolstering animal health legislation in...
Dairy
Foot-and-mouth vaccine bank activated in Germany
The state of Brandenburg in Germany has announced that it has activated its foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccine bank. Earlier this...
Dairy
Second suspected case of foot-and-mouth disease in Germany
A second case of foot-and-mouth disease is now suspected in Germany in a neighbouring area to the first confirmed case....
Agri-Business
Welsh farmers recruited for new sustainable breeding project
Meat Promotion Wales – Hybu Cig Cymru (HCC), has announced a new project aimed at developing breeding strategies to reduce...
Dairy
German agri minister meets sector stakeholders on foot-and-mouth
Germany’s minister for agriculture has met with stakeholders in the country’s agriculture and food sector to discuss the outbreak of...
Dairy
Veal calf movements banned in Netherlands after German imports
The movement of calves for the veal sector within the Netherlands has been banned, except where the calves are moved...
Agri-Business
FAO Food Price Index: Rise for meat and dairy in 2024
The benchmark for world food commodity prices declined in December compared to the previous month, led down by a drop...
Agri-Business
China to investigate beef imports as domestic prices drop
China has launched an investigation into beef imports as an oversupply is thought to be significantly affecting domestic prices. According...
N.Ireland
FAO issues new guidelines on surveillance of flu in cattle
Amid a wave of reported avian influenza (bird flu) infections of cattle and other mammals, the Food and Agriculture Organization...
