Agri-Business
NFU welcomes voluntary blood testing for TB
The National Farmers Union (NFU) has welcomed the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs’ (Defra’s) announcement of voluntary blood...
Beef
Beef
‘Further consolidation in the meat-processing sector is likely’ – AHDB
Current economics and trends in livestock numbers “may suggest further consolidation in the meat processing sector is likely” in the...
Dairy
Scotland to relax bluetongue movement controls in September
The Scottish government has announced that from September 21, there will be a relaxation of certain movement controls on bluetongue...
N.Ireland
Extra border checks on live animal imports to UK cancelled
In a win for traders, the UK government is suspending the introduction of extra border checks on live animal imports...
Beef
Great British Calf Week to focus on using data for farm decisions
The Great British Calf Week returns on September 10, 2025, focusing on how using data can help inform decisions on...
Dairy
Bluetongue virus confirmed in farmed deer in England
A case of the bluetongue virus serotype three (BTV-3) affecting deer has been confirmed in East Sussex in England. Following...
Beef
New tool for suckler farmers to boost profit and reduce emissions
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development (AHDB) has launched a new genetic tool that measures the potential of an animal to...
Beef
Dawn Meats seeks majority share of NZ’s largest lamb processor
Dawn Meats has announced this morning (Tuesday, August 12) that it has been selected by the board of Alliance Group...
Beef
Beef trade: Where to now for beef prices and the autumn cattle trade?
The reduced supply of cattle in recent weeks has been hindering processor attempts to reduce prices paid to farmers in...
Beef
‘Significant’ rise in UK beef imports from Brazil, Australia and NZ
UK beef import volumes from Brazil, Australia and New Zealand have “significantly increased” this year. According to a recent beef...
Beef
Wales eases bluetongue restrictions for autumn sales
The parliament in Wales has decided to ease bluetongue restrictions ahead of the sale of livestock at markets in the...
Beef
Australia develops world-first biodegradable vaccine for FMD
By Chris McCullough The world’s first biodegradable vaccine for foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) has been developed in Australia, a country that...
Environment
Environment Agency: Farmers should prepare winter slurry storage
The Environment Agency (EA) has reminded farmers that despite the dry summer weather, they should start preparing their winter slurry...
Beef
Major biomethane plant for French beef producers
German manufacturer WELTEC BIOPOWER is currently building a biomethane plant for France‘s second-largest beef producer. Elivia Group is headquartered in...
N.Ireland
Holstein cow with ‘extra ring presence’ carries the day at Clogher Valley Show
NISA Sheep Young Handler of the Year Final proves highlight of the show. The Inter-Breed Dairy Championship at Clogher Valley...
N.Ireland
Bluetongue update as farmers are urged to stay vigilant
It is vitally important that farmers stay vigilant in terms of bluetongue. After the heatwave, paired with calm conditions two...
Agri-Business
US chain Walmart opens first case-ready beef facility in Kansas
The US-based supermarket chain Walmart has opened its first in-store case-ready beef facility in Kansas. The facility aims to provide...
Rural Life
Meet the bald Co. Louth Dexter calf
Farmer Andrew Matthews from Tenure in Co. Louth, Ireland, was shocked when one of his Dexter cattle gave birth to...
