Agri-Business
Global fall in co-product demand knocks domestic farm-gate prices
Low prices for skins and hides internationally due to changes in fashion and consumer spending are having a knock-on effect...
Beef
Rural Life
New breed secretary appointed at the British Limousin Cattle Society
The British Limousin Society has appointed former agri-business man Will Ketley as its new breed secretary. The society said Ketley’s...
Beef
Analyst compares impact of Covid-19 on beef markets around the globe
While the Covid-19 outbreak has been a global pandemic, it has had very different impacts across the global beef market,...
Agri-Business
Chancellor’s 'Eat Out to Help Out' scheme offers hope of red meat sales boost
Farming and rural bodies say they are hopeful unprecedented measures announced this week by Chancellor Rishi Sunak to kickstart the...
Beef
EU predicts drop in meat consumption for 2020
The European Commission is predicting a fall in meat consumption for 2020, due to changes in consumer demand during the...
Beef
Study: Climate impact of grass-fed cattle herds ‘may be overestimated’
Direct emissions of a powerful greenhouse gas from certain pasture types are lower than previously thought – meaning the climate...
Agri-Business
Free BVD testing to be extended until 2021 in Wales
Free BVD (Bovine viral diarrhoea) testing for cattle farmers in Wales has been extended until March 31, 2021. The testing,...
Agri-Business
British beef information campaign reaches 17 million consumers
The second year of a campaign by the British levy bodies has succeeded in reaching 17 million people. The initiative,...
Agri-Business
Scottish autumn livestock sales to go ahead
Autumn sales will take place, but how they proceed will depend on physical distancing requirements, the Institute of Auctioneers and...
Beef
Number of BVD PI cattle retained falls below 200 in NI for the first time
The number of retained BVD-positive animals in Northern Ireland has fallen below 200 for the first time. Figures from July...
Beef
Number of BVD PI cattle retained falls below 200 in NI for the first time
The number of retained BVD-positive animals in Northern Ireland has fallen below 200 for the first time. Figures from July...
Agri-Business
In detail: What’s your share of DAERA’s £25 million Covid fund?
Northern Ireland’s Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots has announced how he plans to divvy up a £25 million...
Beef
Appeal for info following theft of Angus and Friesian calves
An appeal for information has been made by authorities following the theft of Aberdeen Angus and Friesian calves from a...
Beef
Appeal for info following theft of Angus and Friesian calves
An appeal for information has been made by authorities following the theft of Aberdeen Angus and Friesian calves from a...
Beef
Takeaway demands provide huge boost for NI lamb and cheese sales
The nation’s love for kebabs and pizza helped takeaway sales of lamb and cheese soar by 80% during lockdown, according...
Beef
Takeaway demands provide huge boost for NI lamb and cheese sales
The nation’s love for kebabs and pizza helped takeaway sales of lamb and cheese soar by 80% during lockdown, according...
Agri-Business
QMS to begin 'gradual' return to physical quality assurance inspections
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has announced plans to launch a “gradual return” to physical inspections for priority members across its...
Beef
Surge in southern cattle being sent to factories in Northern Ireland
Imports of cattle from the Republic of Ireland into Northern Irish meat plants have surged in recent times with numbers...
