N.Ireland
Eustice confirms the importance of farming and food in Northern Ireland
Day two of Balmoral Show was marked by Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) Secretary of State George...
Beef
Beef
Schools are queuing up to host LMC beef and lamb cookery demos
The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) is confirming large numbers of schools across Northern Ireland have submitted requests to host...
N.Ireland
LMC welcomes new farm policy framework for Northern Ireland
Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland (LMC) chief executive, Ian Stevenson, has welcomed the principles espoused within the ‘Future...
Beef
bTB eradication in Northern Ireland could open up new markets for beef – LMC
Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland (LMC) chief executive, Ian Stevenson, believes that the ongoing review of the Bovine...
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...
Opinion
Could a ‘Meat Tax’ be on the cards in the UK?
The latest machination coming from the so-called ‘opinion formers’, who seem to have the ear of government advisors in London,...
Beef
New report sheds light on future of beef farming
A new report conducted by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has highlighted the importance of beef supply,...
Environment
The Greenhouse Gas Implementation Partnership looks to the future
The Greenhouse Gas Implementation Partnership (GHGIP), established in 2011, is a Northern Ireland Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs...
Beef
Stakeholders in global beef ’roundtable’ launch sustainability goals
The Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (GRSB) has today (Tuesday, June 29) announced the launch of its global sustainability goals...
Beef
Climate change can be tackled without cutting livestock numbers
The beef industry in Northern Ireland (NI) is indicating that climate change can provide opportunities for livestock farmers. The sector...
Agri-Business
£4.1 billion spent on beef, pork and lamb over the last 12 months
Consumers across Britain spent a significant total of £4.1 billion on beef, lamb and pork in 12 months alone, according...
N.Ireland
LMC chief executive goes international
Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) for Northern Ireland chief executive, Ian Stevenson, recently took part in an international Food Systems...
Beef
Busy year ahead for beef and sheep in NI
According to Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) chief executive, Ian Stevenson, the year ahead will be a very busy one...
Beef
Sucklers are the future on Co. Tyrone farm
Thomas Rankin farms with his father Geoffrey close to the village of Bready in north Co. Tyrone. Their farm extends...
Beef
BSAS conference: What will our future beef farms look like?
Predicting the future structure of beef farms in the UK was one of the key themes addressed at the 2021...
Beef
Northern Ireland working to secure PGI status for ‘grass fed’ beef
Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) chief executive, Ian Stevenson, has confirmed that work is progressing to demonstrate that Northern Ireland’s...
Agri-Business
Mineral deficiencies can cause problems on livestock farms
According to College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) livestock advisor Nigel Gould, mineral deficiencies can be an issue...
