Call for beef and sheep levy board to listen to sector voices
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has called for a restructuring of the governance of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board’s (AHDB) beef and lamb levy following votes to discontinue other farming levies.
Asda launches Welsh lamb product for Easter
Asda supermarkets will be stocking a new half Welsh Lamb leg joint in time for Easter celebrations as part of the store’s ‘Extra Special’ range.
Livestock market prices reach historical highs
Farmgate prices for lamb and beef have been on an upward trend since the start of 2021, reaching a level that’s considerably higher than the long-term average, according to analysis from Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC).
NSA warns of unlevel playing field for UK breeding animal trade
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is warning that the current inability to move breeding sheep to the EU will soon bite as the sheep breeding season progresses.
Report reveals the true cost of Brexit to the UK meat industry
The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has published a new report detailing the true impact of trade disruption on the industry as well as offering a series of recommendation on how to resolve some of the issues.