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Pupils learn about lamb and beef farm-to-fork journey with LMC Farm In A Box initiative

2026-06-22T09:55:00+01:00

The Livestock and Meat Commission is bringing farming directly into primary school classrooms in Northern Ireland through the launch of its new interactive educational resource, Farm In A Box.

NSA welcomes Defra Minister’s recognition of a “green economy”

2026-06-22T08:55:00+01:00

The National Sheep Association has welcomed Stephen Morgan MP’s appointment as Minister of State for Food Security and Rural Affairs.

London Museum on former Smithfield market site to open in November

2026-06-19T10:04:00+01:00

The London Museum, which will be situated on the former site of Smithfield Meat Market and Billingsgate Fish Market, will officially open in November 2026.

Ham and beef have downward effect on inflation rate change

2026-06-19T07:45:00+01:00

Data from the Office for National Statistics has found that beef and cooked ham had downward effects on the change in the annual inflation rate.

QMS predicts £350m boost for Scottish red meat sector

2026-06-18T08:59:00+01:00

According to data from Quality Meat Scotland, Scotland’s lamb and beef sectors together could unlock around an additional £350 million by 2032.

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Opinion

Blur vs Oasis: what we can learn about choosing the future
2026-05-28T11:12:00+01:00By Adrian Simpson
New technology will inevitably shape our industry, says IMTA’s Adrian Simpson. So, do we have to roll with it? There’s no other way…
Heritage vandalism
2026-05-20T09:52:00+01:00By JP Garnier
Defra is falling short when it comes to the protection of iconic British products such as Wiltshire cured bacon, says JP Garnier.
Plant-based protein under pressure
2026-05-05T08:53:00+01:00By Lamyah Moochhala
The European ban on “meaty” labels will be a blow to producers of meat alternatives, bringing with it costly changes to packaging, branding and market strategies that are likely to have an impact beyond the EU, says IMTA’s Lamyah Moochhala.