Beef
Video: Ulster farmer to put 900 heifers ‘on the market’ this Saturday
Father/son farming duo in Randalstown, Co. Antrim, James and Nelson Alexander will host an open day this Saturday, March 9,...
Beef
Beef
Video: Ulster farmer to put 900 heifers ‘on the market’ this Saturday
Father/son farming duo in Randalstown, Co. Antrim, James and Nelson Alexander will host an open day this Saturday, March 9,...
Agri-Business
‘Shelfwatch’ to return as beef prices struggle
NFU Scotland is urging shoppers and retailers to boost their support for tasty, nutritious Scotch beef this spring as it...
Dairy
GB calf registrations hit lowest since 2013
With the 2018 UK cow kill at its highest level in a decade and prime heifer slaughterings at their highest...
Beef
Festive season ‘beefs up’ red meat sales
It mightn’t be the first meat you think of when you hear the word ‘Christmas’ but figures from December show...
Beef
Quality over quantity: Monitor Farm to discuss strategies to improve silage
Strategies to boost silage quality and optimise herd and calf health will be the focus of the next Borders Monitor...
Agri-Business
Is lab-grown meat really better for the environment?
Growing meat in the laboratory may do more damage to the climate in the long run than meat from cattle,...
Agri-Business
UFU demands answers over cattle imports
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) says it is frustrated that some meat plants have increased direct imports of cattle for...
Agri-Business
UFU demands answers over cattle imports
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) says it is frustrated that some meat plants have increased direct imports of cattle for...
Agri-Business
Scottish Rural Secretary tells UK Government farmers need 'Brexit compensation'
The UK Government must compensate farmers in the event of a ‘No-Deal’ Brexit, Scotland’s Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing has...
Beef
US Angus bull sold for $1.51 million at auction
A bull in the US was sold for a massive $1.51 million (£1.2 million) at auction in recent days. The bull...
Beef
No-deal set to cost NI beef and sheep industry £230 million a year
A ‘no-deal’ Brexit could cost Northern Ireland’s beef and sheep industry as much as £230 million a year, industry-commissioned research...
Agri-Business
Major study to put mince under the microscope
An extensive three-year research project aims to determine the prevalence of bacteria such as “E. coli” and “Salmonella” in mince....
Beef
Event to help livestock farmers ensure their stock 'Meat the Market'
Beef and sheep farmers in the north of Scotland are invited to attend two free ‘Meat the Market’ meetings to...
Sheep
Welsh Red Meat Summit: ‘No-deal’ threat puts sector in ‘perilous position’
Red meat industry leaders are warning that the industry sits in a “perilous position” as the threat of a no-deal...
Beef
Scotch Beef announced as healthy eating partner of Scottish Rugby
One of Scotland’s best-loved food brands, Scotch Beef PGI, has been announced as the official healthy eating partner of Scottish...
Beef
Beef efficiency scheme errors frustrate farmers
Dozens of farmers and crofters taking part in Scotland’s Beef Efficiency Scheme (BES) have been left frustrated by errors in...
Beef
Why is colostrum so important for the newborn calf?
Colostrum, also known as beestings, is the first and most important line of defence for a newborn calf. It’s crucial...
