EBLEX GB at Tri Nations in New Zealand

Posted on Mar 26, 2013

Brindon Addy, retailer and Q Guild chairman was part of the EBLEX GB team at this year’s Tri Nations Butchery Competition in New Zealand. The British team came third in the end and were involved in practical sessions and Brindon appeared as guest judge for the Golden Lamb Awards, to find New Zealand’s most tender and tasty lamb. Brindon said: “On the final day we were set the task of cutting and displaying a side of...

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EBLEX and agri benchmark to showcase global beef and lamb sector trends and developments

Posted on Mar 26, 2013

Global beef and lamb sector trends and developments will be highlighted at major industry event organised by EBLEX and agri benchmark. The free Global Forum 2013 on Wednesday, June 19, in York, will feature a number of topics, including global key market trends, the future of European agricultural policy and latest developments in the UK beef and lamb sectors. It will include presentations on global meat production, Russia’s and...

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Genetics business had record 2012

Posted on Mar 25, 2013

In 2012, the sales of DanAvl-genetics climbed to new heights when a record-high was reached with a value of EUR 200 million. In all, the sales of semen, breeding pigs and the turnover of gilt material from multiplier herds with DanAvl-genetics indicate potential growth. Whilst sales on the Danish market were unchanged in 2012 overall sales of DanAvl-genetics increased by 8% due to a growing international market share. Throughout the...

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Swine dysentery elimination is priority

Posted on Mar 25, 2013

The BPEX Pig Health Improvement Project (PHIP) is focusing this year’s activity on the elimination of swine dysentery. Pig producers have asked for this for two main reasons. Firstly, it is one of the most economically damaging infections a herd can contract and it can spread rapidly through a herd via faeces. Pigs with dysentery can deteriorate in condition very quickly, with severe cases leading to death. The other reason is that,...

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ANM Group now fit for the future

Posted on Mar 25, 2013

ANM Group, the Scottish farmer-owned co-operative, says it is now ‘fit for the future’ after a year of change brought much better financial results with trading losses reducing from £2.517 million in 2011 to £477,000 in 2012 – a £2 million improvement in the year. It is also predicted the Group will return to profitability in 2013. Group CEO Pat Machray OBE said that having dealt with the issue of ‘de-risking’...

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