Beef
NI marts suspend operations amidst virus pandemic
Niall Claffey and Claire Mc Cormack A large number of marts across Northern Ireland have announced the suspension of operations...
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ABP Angus Youth Challenge winners announced on YouTube
A trio of Co. Antrim schoolboys from St. Louis Grammar in Ballymena have become the overall winners of the Northern...
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Coronavirus adding uncertainty to UK beef market
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) market analyst Hannah Clarke is reporting that the coronavirus outbreak is adding uncertainty...
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Quality Meat Scotland responds to coronavirus threat
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has outlined a planned approach to inspections of its six quality assurance schemes to limit the...
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Beef support is at the top of UFU agenda
Securing a sustainable support package for Northern Ireland’s beef sector remains a priority for the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU), according...
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2 NI marts to close due to Covid-19 concerns
Two Northern Ireland livestock marts have announced they will shut their gates due to concerns over Covid-19. Saintfield Livestock Market...
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The importance of getting ventilation right this spring
With the lambing and calving season underway or about to kick off, it is important farmers keep in mind the...
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The importance of getting ventilation right this spring
With the lambing and calving season underway, it is important farmers keep in mind the importance of good ventilation in...
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Video: How to clean feeding equipment thoroughly to avoid the build up of bacteria
Bacteria and viruses are present in large numbers on all farms, and the diseases they and other germs cause are...
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Prime cattle supply forecast to tighten this year
Calf registration in Scotland during 2019 reached 552,700 head, on par with 2018 but 2.5% lower than in 2017, according to...
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Video: How to mix milk replacer and the correct rate to feed
In the following article/video of the ‘Calf Health and Management Series’, Volac’s Rebecca O’Sullivan brings us through a step-by-step guide...
Agri-Business
UK beef could soon be heading to the US as officials agree export deal
Beef from the UK could soon be heading to the United States after government officials agreed on the next step...
Agri-Business
Government to trial bovine TB vaccinations on UK farms and 'phase out' badger culls
The UK Government has announced plans to vaccinate cows for bovine TB, improve testing, and phase out badger culling, as...
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US authorities lift suspension on Brazilian beef imports
Authorities in the US have decided to lift a suspension on the import of raw, intact beef into the country...
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NFU honours Leicestershire-based farmer for grassroots commitment
A beef and arable farmer from Leicestershire has been honoured at the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Conference, for his dedication...
Agri-Business
AHDB targets Canadian hospitality sector for exports
Quality beef, lamb and pork from the UK will be in the spotlight when AHDB exhibits at the Restaurants Canada...
Agri-Business
UK levy bodies to join forces to promote red meat
The UK’s meat levy boards have committed to providing an additional £1.5 million in funding to jointly promote the reputation...
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Angus quality bonus ‘worth up to 20c/kg’ on in-spec animals
Farmers have been reminded if they wish to avail of the various Aberdeen Angus quality beef programmes that only calves...
