Rural Life
HCC launches new educational resources for schools
A brand-new platform and package of educational resources aimed at teachers and health professionals in Wales have been launched today...
Beef
Agri-Business
Suspected case of BSE being investigated in Brazil
The ministry for agriculture in Brazil is reportedly investigating a suspected case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in the country,...
Beef
New project to research benefits of mob grazing
An new UK-wide research project looking into the economic and environmental benefits of different grazing systems has begun. Hybu Cig...
Beef
Beef exports down 31% compared to 2020
Strong domestic demand, a tight supply, the impact of Covid and logistical issues following Brexit have combined to produce a...
Beef
Fodder planning: Have you enough silage for this winter?
Silage cutting is in full swing again this week as the sunny spells and settled weather conditions have provided an...
Agri-Business
Rabobank: Argentina making waves on global beef market
Rising cattle prices, cost pressure and Argentine restrictions are the big talking points on the international beef market, according to...
Beef
Ag college to stop students coming in contact with cattle until full herd is tested for TB
An agricultural college in Durham has made the decision to stop its students coming into contact with the herd of...
Beef
Australia leads the way with world’s first lower emission steak
Australian company FutureFeed has served up a world’s first this month, dishing up sustainable seaweed-fed lower emission steak with celebrity...
Beef
Movement of untested BVD cattle to be prohibited in UK
Members of the Northern Ireland Beef and Lamb Farm Quality Assurance Scheme (FQAS) have been reminded to ensure all animals...
Beef
Latest LMC advertising campaign goes down a ‘treat’
The Livestock and Meat Commission’s (LMC) recent advertising campaign, themed: 'Good Honest Food: The Truth About Beef' has proven to...
Beef
56% of NI prime cattle beef kill from suckler-bred stock
During the second quarter of 2021, suckler-bred cattle accounted for 56% of the total prime cattle beef kill in Northern...
Beef
HCC launches new seasonal recipes
While the weather may have been mixed so far this summer, a new range of seasonal recipes has been launched...
Beef
UK beef trade continues to improve despite Irish trend
The beef trade for prime cattle in the UK is continuing to improve despite ongoing efforts by Irish beef processors...
Beef
Meat consumption on the rise in Northern Ireland
The Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland (LMC) has highlighted the most recent meat consumption trends contained within a...
Agri-Business
Benchmarking data reveals real performance of NI livestock farms
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) has just published a selection of benchmarking trends that relate to...
Beef
FUW welcomes recommendations on UK-Australia trade deal
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has welcomed a report and recommendations by the Welsh Affairs Committee on the implications...
Beef
Farmers urged to start planning winter feed and bedding strategy
Forage Aid Trustees are urging farmers around the United Kingdom to start forward planning how they can manage and build...
Beef
Tackling flies in cattle to protect performance
Farmers are urged to have control measures in place to combat the impact of flies on cattle performance, following increasing...
