Beef
‘Future of European beef sector’ to be discussed at EU committee
The future of the European beef sector will be discussed tomorrow, Tuesday, November 5 at a session of the European...
Beef
Beef
Farmers warned of liver fluke risks in wet weather
Farmers in north Wales, north-west England and Scotland are being warned of the risk factors of liver fluke, due to...
Beef
Beef and sheepmeat exports rise in 2019
Exports of UK beef (both fresh and frozen) increased by 18% to August of this year, while sheepmeat exports rose...
Agri-Business
Dunbia launches 3 new graduate and apprenticeship programmes
Dunbia has launched three new training and development programmes, which will help boost the future skills of the UK’s meat...
Agri-Business
ABP workers in Lurgan to begin strike on Monday
Production staff at ABP’s Lurgan plant have said they will start a 24-hour strike on Monday as a row over...
Agri-Business
Farmers For Action calls for Tesco boycott over vegan ad campaign
Agricultural lobby group Farmers For Action has backed calls urging shoppers and farming families to boycott Tesco. The retailer’s latest...
Agri-Business
Pig herd to be more efficient after ASF, but consumption down
African swine fever (ASF) was first declared in north east China in August 2018. At present, there is no treatment...
Beef
‘If you choose to be vegan, don’t blame others for eating meat’
Choosing to turn vegan for climate change or ethical reasons doesn’t give people the right to appoint blame at meat...
Sheep
Co. Down farmer honoured with grassland award
A sheep farmer from Co. Down has been recognised for his grassland management techniques by the British Grassland Society (BGS)....
Agri-Business
Beef deal paves way for Powys farm expansion
A food distribution company’s decision to champion Welsh beef with the launch of a new range of products has paved...
Beef
Ampertaine Opportunity tops Limousin bull trade at Carlisle at 40,000gns
A syndicate of three herds made the top bid of 40,000gns at this year’s British Limousin Cattle Society Autumn Bull Show &...
Beef
UK beef granted access to China after 20 years
Beef from the UK has been cleared for export to China for the first time in over 20 years, following...
Beef
NI farm groups meet MP to discuss beef prices
Norther Ireland Farm Groups (NIFG), an umbrella group for a number of farmer representative organisations in Northern Ireland, have met...
Beef
China opens doors to British beef
The Chinese government has finalised details of a historic trade agreement, opening access for the UK beef industry to the...
Beef
Video: Important factors to consider when it comes to calf accommodation
There are many factors that farmers should consider when it comes to calf accommodation. These include: ventilation; dryness; draughts; cleanliness;...
Beef
NFU gives evidence to Efra Committee on beef price issues
National Farmers’ Union vice president Stuart Roberts has put British beef farmers’ cases to the Efra Committee, giving evidence on...
Beef
Sheep and cattle farmers urged to start testing for liver fluke this autumn
Sheep and cattle farmers have been urged to monitor for liver fluke this autumn amid concern 2019 could be a...
Agri-Business
End to beef processing at Llanidloes 'another blow for the industry'
The closure of beef processing lines at Llanidloes has been described as “another blow for the industry” by the Farmers’...
