Beef
Less crude protein reduces ammonia emissions from cow slurry
Lowering the crude protein content of diets can substantially reduce ammonia emissions from dairy cow manures. This is one of...
Beef
Beef
AHDB in partnership to showcase positives of livestock
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has decided to partner with ITN Business to showcase the positive impact of...
Beef
Methane reduction methodology launched for beef producers
A new methane emissions reduction methodology has been developed in the US which is aimed at beef producers. Global food...
N.Ireland
Dutch Spotted hogget carries the day at Castlewellan Show
The sheep inter-breed championship at last weekend’s Castlewellan Show was won by Orla and Patrick Grant, from Kilcoo in Co....
N.Ireland
Sustainable Ruminant Genetics programme launched in NI
The much anticipated Sustainable Ruminant Genetics (SRG) programme for Northern Ireland has officially been launched. It will be a core...
Beef
Vet declarations needed for UK meat exports to EU
From December 13, 2023, non-assured UK livestock farmers will be required to provide a declaration signed by a vet for...
N.Ireland
NI cattle herd increased by 0.3% since 2021 - DAERA
New figures show that there was a modest increase in the total number of cattle in Northern Ireland during 2022....
N.Ireland
Sexed straws a real driver for cattle breeding in Northern Ireland
Sexed straws now account for almost 80% of Ai Services (Northern Ireland) Ltd.’s semen sales into the dairy sector, and...
Beef
Conor McGregor on the search for Belgian Blue bulls
Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Featherweight and Lightweight Champion Conor McGregor has said he is on the look out for...
N.Ireland
NI beef and lamb already has a low carbon footprint – UFU
Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president David Brown is claiming that the beef and lamb produced in Northern Ireland already has...
Beef
Menu changes would boost red meat sales in restaurants - AHDB
Descriptive and informative menus may encourage diners in the out-of-home market to select meat-based dishes. This is according to research...
N.Ireland
Lurgan Show: Texel shearling ewe takes inter-breed prize
The north Antrim man who judged the sheep inter-breed championship class at this year’s Lurgan Show believes the Irish sheep...
Agri-Business
UK Wagyu beef business plans to double production by 2025
Yorkshire based Wagyu beef specialist, Warrendale Wagyu, has announced plans to double its production in the next two years. The company said...
N.Ireland
Bord Bia appoints new UK meat market specialist
Bord Bia has today (Tuesday, June 6) announced the appointment of Sean Deane as its UK meat market specialist. The...
Arable
HCC sponsors school lessons on local food production
An educational event on the County Showground in Haverfordwest this month will aim to teach school children from across Pembrokeshire...
Beef
Australian beef booms ahead of trade doors opening
The Australian Agricultural Company’s (AACo) herd has grown by 13%, bringing the herd total to almost 433,000 animals. This news...
N.Ireland
Interview: McGivern reflects on his tenure as LMC chair
The coming weeks will see outgoing Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) chair Gerard McGivern move on to the next stage...
Dairy
Fewer dairy cattle and sheep registered in NZ
There are fewer dairy cattle, sheep, and deer in New Zealand’s (NZ) paddocks, according to the final results of the...
