Beef
Free BVD testing in Wales to remain until end of 2022
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has welcomed the news that free Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) testing for cattle farmers...
Beef
Beef
Effective parasite control crucial for a successful grazing season
As cattle are turned out to grass, farmers are being reminded of the crucial importance of an effective parasite control...
Beef
First UK project launched to provide real time data on heat stress in cows
With limited UK data available on the impact of heat stress in indoor and outdoor herds, Lallemand Animal Nutrition and...
Agri-Business
NI Agriculture Minister to seek PGI status for British Grass Fed Beef
Northern Ireland's Agriculture Minister has said he hopes to explore the potential of establishing PGI status for British Grass Fed...
Agri-Business
£10 million allocated for new NI beef research centre
£10 million of funding has been secured for a new beef research centre for the Agri-Food and Bioscience Institute (AFBI)...
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2 people arrested after dispute at Carlisle Limousin sale
A man and a woman were arrested after a dispute broke out at a Limousin cattle sale at Borderway Mart...
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Introducing a multi-cut silage system – CAFRE
College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) dairy advisors have issued guidance to milk producers in Northern Ireland on...
Beef
Using sexed semen to enhance the genetic merit of the suckler herd
From a maternal aspect, where artificial insemination (AI) is being used on the farm, the opportunity to breed the desired...
Beef
Prepare for the threat of coccidiosis in spring born calves and lambs
Sheep and beef producers are encouraged to be on the lookout for coccidiosis in spring born calves and lambs, as...
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Multiple cutting will deliver superior quality silage
According to silage consultant Dr. Dave Davies, grass should be cut when it has a dry matter digestibility (DMD) value...
Agri-Business
ABP to acquire remaining shares in Slaney Foods
ABP has announced that it has reached an agreement in principle with Fane Valley Co-op to acquire the remaining 50%...
Beef
IMS discusses the role of social media within beef sector
Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) chief executive Ian Stevenson recently participated in an International Meat Secretariat (IMS) marketing and communication...
Agri-Business
Shoppers made an ‘extra effort’ this Easter with additional €5.5m spent on roast beef
Ireland celebrated a second Easter in lockdown this year and shoppers made "an extra effort" to mark the occasion with...
Agri-Business
Fluke-mapping research has the potential to revolutionise treatment
Research underway at Aberystwyth University has the potential to revolutionise fluke control by reducing dependence on anthelmintic drugs. The two-year...
Agri-Business
International dialogue to push for action on antimicrobial resistance
International leaders in human and animal health are set to convene on Thursday (April 29) to accelerate work tackling antimicrobial...
Beef
€8,000 tops sale of Charolais bulls in Tullamore, Rep. of Ireland
On Saturday, April 24, a sale of pedigree Charolais bulls was held in Tullamore Mart organised through the Irish Charolais...
Beef
Great British Beef Week can help build Britain’s food brand - NFU
As the agri-food industry celebrates Great British Beef Week, the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is urging farmers to use this...
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LMC and UFU join forces for 2021 Northern Ireland Beef Week
The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) has teamed up with the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) to celebrate Northern Ireland’s world-class...
