N.Ireland
Red Aberdeen Angus cattle: Demand to produce smaller calves
Interest in red Aberdeen Angus cattle continues to grow, as was confirmed at last Saturday’s breed calf show in Dungannon,...
Beef
Beef
Experts say red meat will rival turkey this Christmas
Analysts at the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) have predicted that red meat and pork joints will challenge poultry...
Dairy
UK meat and dairy to be showcased in Miami
UK red meat and cheese will be showcased at an Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) event in Miami next...
N.Ireland
Finishing sucklers on the Fermanagh farm of UFU president
David Brown is six months into his two-year presidency of the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU). The Fermanagh suckler beef farmer...
Agri-Business
Kepak appoints food business leader as non-executive director
The Board of Kepak Group has announced the appointment of food business leader Flor Healy as a non-executive director. Healy...
N.Ireland
Herd restrictions proposed in NI to support BVD eradication
Northern Ireland Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots has today launched a consultation on proposals for herd restrictions...
Agri-Business
‘Farm Management Handbook’ for Scotland shows impact of Ukraine conflict
The conflict in Ukraine has hit Scotland’s agricultural sector hard, leading to some significant changes to gross margins referenced within...
Agri-Business
Forage specialist outlines key factors in grass silage value
Forage specialist Dr. Dave Davies spoke at the first of the 2022, Alltech-hosted ‘Making Silage Sense’ webinar series. The Wales-based...
Beef
Tips for autumn calving and breeding in the suckler herd
Autumn-calving suckler farms are well through calving by now, and in most cases, attention has started to turn to breeding....
Agri-Business
World Food Forum: Market transparency crucial in fertiliser trade
Market transparency is crucial when it comes to fertiliser trade since reduced availability and accessibility, interruption of supply chains and...
Beef
Health planning advice improved productivity on farms - HCC
In a recent Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) survey, over 50% of vets questioned said that delivering...
Beef
Welsh farmers discuss TB recommendations with minister
A National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Cymru group of farmers has met with the Minister for Rural Affairs Lesley Griffiths to...
Agri-Business
New liver fluke manual will help farmers control the disease - AHDB
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has launched a new manual to help farmers control liver fluke in grazing...
Beef
BVA welcomes appointment of ATTs in Wales
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the news that the Welsh government has approved the use of Approved Tuberculin...
Beef
New Zealand parliament votes to end live exports by sea
The New Zealand parliament has voted to end the export of livestock by sea, a decision that will come into...
Beef
Podehole wins National Beef Shorthorn herd competition
The Podehole herd of Charles and Sally Horrell has been named the winner of the Beef Shorthorn Society’s inaugural National...
Beef
UK market favourable for rise in Irish beef prices
Market conditions in some of Ireland’s key beef export markets are favourable and justify the stronger prices being offered by...
Agri-Business
Japan takes ‘World’s Best Steak’ title with Wagyu sirloin
The 2022 World Steak Challenge results were announced at an event which took place at the Round Room at the...
