N.Ireland
New LMC chief executive to prioritise 3-year strategic plan
Colin Smith takes over the role as chief executive of the Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) at a time of...
Livestock and Meat commission
N.Ireland
LMC appoints chief executive
The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) has announced that, following an open competition, Colin Smith has been appointed as chief...
Agri-Business
LMC urges vigilance when working with slurry
The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) is urging farmers to exercise care and vigilance when working with slurry as the...
N.Ireland
New Board appointed to Livestock and Meat Commission
The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) has confirmed the appointment of Joe M Stewart OBE, LLP, JP as chair of...
N.Ireland
DAERA extends LMC chair and board appointments
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced the extension of the appointments of the chair and...
Beef
British R3 heifer prices highest in Europe
During the week ending September 9, the average R3 heifer price in the EU was 384.5c/kg – an increase of...
Beef
Latest Gira report profiles world meat trends for the next decade
Northern Ireland’s Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) has procured the latest Long Term Meat Strategy Report, produced by the renowned...
N.Ireland
Over £100,000 paid for BVD calves in Northern Ireland
£103,800 (€112,856) has been paid to farmers who have removed BVD-positive calves from their herds in Northern Ireland, the Livestock...
Sheep
Poor summer sees a carryover of hoggets in Northern Ireland
The total number of sheep slaughtered in Northern Ireland during 2017 to date is up 4% on the corresponding period...
Beef
North/South heifer price divide breaks the €120/head barrier
The price difference between Irish and Northern Irish R3 heifers stood at 44c/kg during the week ending December 18, figures...
Sheep
Almost 50% of Northern Irish lambs slaughtered down south in November
Approximately 50% of the Northern Irish lamb supply was slaughtered in the Republic of Ireland during the month of November....
Agri-Business
UK consumers spending less on beef and lamb
UK consumers have spent less on beef and lamb in recent weeks, with expenditure on beef falling during the 12...
N.Ireland
Beef-sired dairy cattle become more common in Northern Ireland
Beef-sired dairy cattle are becoming more common in Northern Ireland and are likely to add to the beef supply in...
Sheep
Almost 30,000 Northern Irish lambs slaughtered in the Republic in November
The number of Northern Irish lambs slaughtered in the Republic of Ireland almost hit 30,000 head during the month of...
Beef
Young bull slaughterings on the rise in Northern Ireland
There has been a significant increase in the number of young bull slaughterings in Northern Irish this year, according to...
Sheep
Under finished lambs now an issue in Northern Ireland
There has been an increase in the number of under finished lambs presenting for slaughter in Northern Ireland, according to...
Sheep
6% fall in Northern Irish lamb imports in September
There has been a 6% fall in the number of Northern Irish lambs crossing the border for direct slaughter in...
Beef
Weaker Sterling sees Irish cattle exports to the North drop by 72%
A weaker Sterling and steady Northern Irish supplies have seen Irish cattle exports to the North decline by 72%, figures...
