Agri-Business
‘Relentless pressure’ from processors is unacceptable – UFU
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has said the “relentless pressure” put on farmers from processors over the last number of...
Beef
Beef
Wales launches five-year bovine TB delivery plan
Welsh Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths has today (Wednesday, August 16) launched a five-year bovine tuberculosis (TB) delivery plan. The...
Beef
Highland cattle help wetland reserve by grazing vegetation
Highland cattle have been brought in to trim the vegetation on the nesting grounds of lapwing at Arundel Wetland Centre...
Agri-Business
AHDB highlights new red meat and dairy export opportunities
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has highlighted red meat and dairy export opportunities in Central/South America and Sub-Saharan...
N.Ireland
NI groups welcome progress on all-island PGI for grass-fed beef
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has welcomed this week’s news that the introduction of an all-island protected geographical indication (PGI)...
N.Ireland
41 Limousin heifers set for show and sale in Ballymena
The Northern Ireland Limousin Cattle Club’s inaugural ‘Ladies in Red show and sale’ is set to take place on August...
Agri-Business
Forecast: Global beef and sheep prices volatile for rest of 2023
There is now a growing expectation that global beef and sheep prices could come under some pressure during the period...
N.Ireland
BVD map displays progress of eradication programmes
A new Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) map shows the progress of the eradication programme made by the Republic of Ireland...
Agri-Business
‘Irish Grass Fed Beef’ PGI proposal moves to next stage
The proposal to the European Commission for protected geographical indication (PGI) status for ‘Irish Grass Fed Beef’ has moved to...
Agri-Business
Livestock worrying remains 'serious cause for concern' - NFU
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has reiterated and republished prevention advice and legal information regarding livestock worrying. The union said...
N.Ireland
Coolermoney-bred cow wins NI Angus championship
The Northern Ireland Aberdeen Angus Club held its annual Summer Championship at the 103rd Clogher Valley Show on July 26....
Agri-Business
ABP Scottish acquisitions investigated by UK competition watchdog
The acquisition of two beef processing sites in Scotland by ABP Food Group is under investigation by the UK’s competition...
N.Ireland
Jalex set to put show-winning bull on the market this month
James Alexander from Randalstown, Co. Antrim, is set to offer a multiple award-winning bull from his renowned Jalex Herd in...
Beef
NFU livestock chair has 'concern' over UK beef market
National Farmers Union (NFU) livestock board chair Richard Findlay has today ( Tuesday, July 26) voiced his “concern” over recent...
N.Ireland
Dispersal sale announced for well-known NI Charolais herd
Details have just been announced of the unreserved Dispersal Sale of the Coolnaslee Herd of pedigree Charolais cattle. The auction...
Beef
US beef cow herd falls to 52-year low
The number of beef cows in the US at the start of this year was the lowest since 1962 at...
N.Ireland
Profits fell at Foyle Food Group in 2022
The family owned Foyle Food Group has reported a €2.3 million drop in pre-tax profits to €11.1 million for 2022,...
Arable
442ac Shropshire farm on market for £4.75m
Roger Parry & Partners has brought a 442.26ac livestock farm in Shropshire to the market with an asking price of...
