Sheep
Lamb price falling short of production costs, says UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has said that the returns farmers are receiving for their lamb are not enough to...
Lamb
Sheep
GB lamb exported to US for first time in over 20 years
Welsh and English lamb has been exported to the US for the first time in over 20 and 25 years...
N.Ireland
LMC completes review of Farm Quality Assurance Scheme
A ‘robust’ review of the Northern Ireland Beef and Lamb Farm Quality Assurance Scheme (NIBL FQAS) has been completed by...
N.Ireland
UFU: Importance of sheep sector as ‘Love Lamb Week’ begins
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) says it is more important than ever for consumers to show their support for ‘Love...
N.Ireland
UFU: Sustainability for future of Farm Quality Assurance Scheme
Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president, David Brown has highlighted the benefits of the Northern Ireland Beef and Lamb Farm Quality...
Agri-Business
US importers say opportunities exist for UK lamb
UK lamb will have plenty of commercial opportunities within the US once shipments commence, according to an American meat importer....
N.Ireland
30% increase in exports of NI lambs to the ROI
Exports of lambs from Northern Ireland (NI) to the Republic of Ireland (ROI) in 2022 are up 30% on 2021,...
Sheep
Thieves steal lamb from learning-disability farm
Thieves have stolen a single lamb from a learning-disability farm in Stapleton, Bristol. The four-day-old lamb, which was part of...
N.Ireland
LMC: Red meat sales from NI to rest of UK total £1bn
The Northern Ireland Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) has completed its activities for the 2021/2022 financial year, indicating that red...
N.Ireland
Opportunities to expand the export of red meat from NI to develop
Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) chief executive, Ian Stevenson believes that opportunities to expand the export of red meat from...
N.Ireland
Five-legged lamb born in northeast England
A five-legged lamb has been born on a farm in Northumberland, northeast England. What's more, the extra leg also has...
N.Ireland
Review of NI Beef and Lamb Farm Quality Scheme standards underway
The Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland (LMC) has confirmed that a formal review of the Northern Ireland Beef...
N.Ireland
Primary beef and lamb production levels can be maintained in NI - LMC
Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) chief executive, Ian Stevenson, firmly believes that the current scale of Northern Ireland’s primary beef...
Agri-Business
Christmas lamb sales leaves the sector in a 'strong position' - HCC
The strong retail performance of lamb since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic continued at the end of 2021, with...
N.Ireland
Export markets a key priority for beef and lamb in NI
Access to export markets remains a key priority for beef and lamb in Northern Ireland (NI), according to the Livestock...
N.Ireland
Eventful year for beef and lamb in Northern Ireland – LMC
The last year has seen major changes made to the political, economic and legislative landscape within which beef and lamb...
Beef
Concern about data on deaths attributed to red meat consumption
A meeting of the Global Meat Alliance (GMA) has brought to light what it describes as "contradictions" contained within an...
Agri Politics
US to accept UK lamb imports from January 3
The United States (US) has moved to lift its 20-year ban on sheep and goat products from countries with cases...
