QMS to investigate welfare breach accusations
The chairman of Quality Meat Scotland’s pig standards setting committee, Philip Sleigh, has resigned his QMS position following accusations of breaches of animal welfare at his pig unit.
Cattle prices exceed averages – and expectations
According to Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) beef cattle prices in England and Wales have hit the milestone of £4 per kilo, making this average the highest on record in a number of years. The average deadweight price for steers for the week ending 24th April was 401.4p per kg which is 83p higher than this time last year and 67p above the five-year average. Market prices at present are being influenced by a number of...
Ministerial support in Great British Beef Week
Yorkshire beef farmers Michael and Margaret Atkinson hosted International Trade Secretary Liz Truss on their farm in celebration of Great British Beef Week and to explore how the UK government and farmers can make the most of future export opportunities. L-R: NFU president Minette Batters and International Trade Secretary Liz Truss on farm in Yorkshire. The visit included a tour of Mowbray Park Farm and the 250 strong grass-fed beef...
Blockchain platform developed by JBS begins operation
SPECIAL FEATURE – Beef supply chain: A new development will allow suppliers of global meat processor, JBS, to register their own suppliers to enable compliance with the socioenvironmental criteria for breeding beef cattle in the Amazon Biome.
Trade data reveals rise in lamb and beef exports
2021 saw a slow start for lamb and beef exports from the UK, but data for February suggests that trade is gradually improving. Volumes exported, however, were significantly lower than the corresponding period last year, and demand in many export markets remains uncertain due to coronavirus restrictions on the foodservice sector. 4,450 tonnes of fresh and frozen sheep meat were exported in February 2021, up 29.4% when compared to...
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