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UFU rejects Red Tractor proposals on lifetime assurance for beef
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has rejected proposals made by Red Tractor for the implementation of ‘Red Tractor Lifetime Assurance’...
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Smaller markets help fuel UK beef export growth in 2014
Demand from smaller markets helped drive a 6% growth in the volume of UK beef exports in 2014, according to...
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US cattle herd shows first upturn in eight years
The US cattle herd has showed the first upturn since 2007 according to EBLEX who have analysed latest figures from the US...
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Be prepared for calving - key advice
With the calving season looming, preparation, organisation, planning and good stockmanship are all key management skills needed in the busy...
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Meat industry not getting enough credit for delivering higher prices – ABP boss
The meat industry has not received enough credit for delivering higher prices to farmers in recent years, according to ABP’s...
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Why a lot more Friesian calves may go to Spain this year
The outlook for Irish dairy calf exports to Spain in 2015 is positive, according to Cecilia Ruiz, Madrid Office Manager...
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Suckler beef breed change transforms lifestyle and profit
A change of breed has transformed performance, lifestyle and profit for suckler beef farmer Billy O’Kane. Billy and his wife...
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US officials to visit Scottish beef plants
Scotland could be the next EU country to gain access to the US beef market following Ireland’s lead last month....
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Call for flat-rate beef payments option to be explored
Calls have been made that the option of flat-rate payments for stock at the various grades must be explored at...
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Northern Ireland cattle supplies to remain tight in 2015
It is likely that cattle supplies in Northern Ireland will remain tight in 2015, according to the Livestock and Meat...
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Falling cattle herd sees US beef exports slide 6%
Following a robust performance in the first half year in spite of lower production, US beef exports were back 6% on...
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Live export of dairy calves this spring critical for beef sector - IFA Livestock Chairman
A critical factor for the beef sector is a strong live export trade for dairy calves, according to IFA National Livestock...
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Start the New Year with a fertiliser/grassland plan
“A good start is half the work” – Yes indeed, how true this saying is with 2015 in progress. Start the...
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Retailer specifications drives reduced young bull kill in Northern Ireland
The young bull kill fell significantly in 2014 in Northern Ireland due to changes in the market whereby the value...
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UK beef farmers warned of strong Irish competition in 2015
UK beef farmers have been warned of strong competition from lower-priced Irish beef imports in 2015 according to a report...
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EU beef separating into premium and ground beef market - Rabobank
The EU beef market is increasingly separating into a premium and ground beef market with divergent price developments, according to...
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Cows have individual 'calls' for their calves, research finds
A team from The University of Nottingham and Queen Mary University of London, spent 10 months studying to the ways...
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North West farmers warned of liver fluke threat
Livestock farmers in the North West should be particularly vigilant for signs of liver fluke this winter according to the...
