Beef
Busy year ahead for beef and sheep in NI
According to Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) chief executive, Ian Stevenson, the year ahead will be a very busy one...
LMC
Beef
AMR is a growing priority for livestock farmers in NI
There is now strong evidence, confirming that Northern Ireland leads the way, in many aspects, where antimicrobial resistance (AMR) measures...
Beef
Hopes rise for NI inclusion in ‘Irish Grass Fed Beef’ PGI
Recent days have seen the European Commission indicating that it would actively facilitate Northern Ireland’s participation in the ‘Irish Grass...
Beef
IMS discusses the role of social media within beef sector
Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) chief executive Ian Stevenson recently participated in an International Meat Secretariat (IMS) marketing and communication...
Beef
LMC and UFU join forces for 2021 Northern Ireland Beef Week
The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) has teamed up with the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) to celebrate Northern Ireland’s world-class...
Environment
Climate Change Bill overlooks significance of livestock production in NI – LMC
Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) chief executive Ian Stevenson feels that the Private Members’ Climate Change Bill, recently introduced at...
Beef
Northern Ireland working to secure PGI status for ‘grass fed’ beef
Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) chief executive, Ian Stevenson, has confirmed that work is progressing to demonstrate that Northern Ireland’s...
Agri-Business
Co. Down milk producer calls for improved farm support measures
Co. Down dairy farmer Cavan Johnston is calling for the Stormont Executive to provide improved levels of support for young...
Beef
Beef-sired calf registrations drop in Northern Ireland
The number of beef sired calves registered in Northern Ireland has dropped by 1.7% for the month of January 2021,...
Beef
Beef quotes holding firm in Northern Ireland
The week-on-week quotes for prime cattle in Northern Ireland are holding firm according to the Livestock and Meat Commission. Quotes...
Beef
Work begins to secure the inclusion of Northern Ireland in grass-fed PGI
The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) is heading up a group of stakeholder bodies that have been charged with the...
Agri-Business
McDonald’s walk-in announcement step in the right direction for suppliers
Moves to reopen McDonald’s stores for walk-in customers could help stabilise beef markets as the hospitality sector shutdown shows no...
Agri-Business
LMC to prioritise sustainability in 2021
Working to improve the sustainability of the beef and sheep sectors will be a priority for the Livestock and Meat...
Beef
Prices remain steady in Northern Ireland this week
Beef price has remained stable this week in Northern Ireland according to the Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC). Taking a...
Agri-Business
Republic’s beef exports to NI up 10% in 2020
Beef exports from the Republic to Northern Ireland have risen dramatically over the last 12 months, according to a newly...
Beef
Farm antibiotic usage is falling in Northern Ireland
The recently published Responsible Use of Medicines in Agriculture Alliance (RUMA) ‘Targets Task Force Report 2020’ confirms that sales of...
Agri-Business
NI prime livestock prices remain ‘strong’ despite Christmas lockdown sales slump
Northern Ireland turkey, lamb and roast beef sales were down this year as Christmas Covid-19 restrictions meant fewer gatherings over...
Beef
Working group on PGI status is 2021 priority for LMC
Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) chief executive Ian Stevenson expects 2021 to be a busy year for farmers, processers and...
