All Brexit articles – Page 8
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NewsHCC chairman warns industry of 'disastrous' No-deal Brexit lamb price fall
New research shows that Welsh lamb farmers could face a 24 per cent drop in market prices caused by a near wipeout of exports if the UK pursues a ‘disastrous’ No-Deal Brexit in October at the height of the lamb export season, Hybu Cig Cymru’s chairman, Kevin Roberts, told industry ...
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NewsNew study provides insight into Brexit impacts for beef and lamb sectors
A new report reveals the full extent of Brexit’s potential implications for British beef and lamb supply chains.The study, commissioned by levy bodies AHDB, Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) and Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) and conducted by The Andersons Centre, explores in detail the impact of tariff ...
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NewsMeat market analysis reveals complex trends
Analysis of market prices for lamb, beef and pork in Wales by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC), suggests that both local and global factors are having a substantial and complex influence in 2019.Cattle prices have dipped significantly below recent levels for all categories, including steers, heifers and ...
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News£6 billion pledge to UK farming and fishing industries from Tory contender Jeremy Hunt
Just days after a heartfelt plea for urgent action needed to support the British beef sector, Tory contender, Jeremy Hunt has said he would make £6 billion available to support the farming and fishing industries, in the event of a no-deal Brexit.NFU president, Minette Batters: “While this sum of money ...
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NewsUrgent action needed to support British beef sector, says NFU
With beef farmers experiencing markets at a three-year low, NFU Vice president, Stuart Roberts, is calling for urgent and united action to re-establish sustainable returns.Roberts said that at such a critical time for the British beef industry, farmers, processors, retailers, Defra, and the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) need ...
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NewsPossible October No-deal Brexit a huge risk for Welsh Meat Industry, says HCC
Trading patterns in the red meat sector mean that a chaotic Brexit at the end of October would be the worst possible timing, Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) chief executive Gwyn Howells has warned.HCC chief executive Gwyn Howells: "It’s completely unrealistic to expect this business to replace ...
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NewsNFU Scotland's Brexit survey, released at Royal Highland Show, shows ongoing uncertainty is eroding confidence levels
Ongoing uncertainty around the Brexit process and a lack of clarity and direction on future policy and funding is eroding the confidence of Scotland’s farmers and crofters.The results of a Brexit confidence survey, launched by NFU Scotland in mid-May, were released on the first day of the 2019 Royal Highland ...
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NewsForecasts suggests a drop in beef production according to Regency Purchasing Group
The ‘Brexit effect’ has said to have hit beef production in the UK, which could potentially put more pressure on farmers while being good news for diners, according to procurement business, The Regency Purchasing Group.The Regency Purchasing Group, a UK procurement businesses serving the hospitality and catering industry, has reported ...
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NewsBMPA 2019 conference told ‘Europe preparing for a no deal’ and US/UK trade deal ‘not going to happen’
A US/UK trade deal is ‘not going to happen’ and Brexit is a ‘lose/lose’ position for all, were some of the key messages at this year’s BMPA conference in Stationers’ Hall, London yesterday.Addressing meat industry executives, former deputy director of the European Commission’s agricultural department (DG Agri), Lars Hoelgaard, told ...
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NewsUncertainty looms following PM resignation and EU elections – industry reaction
As widely predicted, Secretary of State at Defra, Michael Gove, has thrown his hat into the ring seeking to take over as Prime Minister from Theresa May, who resigned on Friday. Gove was the eighth Tory MP to signal his intentions by joining a growing list of candidates, including the ...
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NewsNPA claims UK pork producers suffering mounting debts as processors pocket millions
According to the National Pig Association (NPA), UK pork producers are losing out on millions of pounds each month as pig prices fail to move in line with clear global trends.NPA said that what it regards as a kick in the teeth from UK pork processors comes during a prolonged ...
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NewsEaster and Brexit delay has helped sheep market
The Easter market and the decision to delay Brexit has helped to support the prime sheep market over the past few weeks, according to the latest analysis by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).QMS' Stuart Ashworth explains lamb imports play an important part in maintaining consumer interest.Despite the recent strengthening, producer prices ...
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NewsHeading back into Brexit discussions the NFU reminds government that agri-food sector is worth £122 billion to UK
The strategic importance and economic value of the British food and farming industry must not be overlooked in the Brexit discussions to come, the NFU has said after it published new Defra figures as part of its State of the Farming Economy report.The data has shown that the contribution of ...
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NewsExtension to Brexit process agreed again – trade comments
EU leaders have granted the Prime Minister an extension to the UK Brexit process, after meeting in Brussels on 10th April. The new deadline of 31st October offers the prospect of the UK not having to leave the EU without a deal.The new deadline of 31st October offers the prospect ...
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NewsUK exports of animals and animal product to EU approved
The UK listed status application to assure animals and animal product movements in a no-deal EU exit has been approved by EU member states.Disruption for businesses which export animals and animal products will be minimised.The Member States agreed the application after confirming that it met the animal health and biosecurity ...
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NewsMPs vote for an extension to Brexit process – industry reaction
In a bid to avoid any no-deal scenario, MPs voted by a majority of one last night to force Prime Minister Teresa May to ask the EU for an extension to the Brexit process.The legislation, proposed by Labour MP Yvette Cooper, was approved by MPs by just one vote.The bill, ...
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NewsBrexit deadlock continues as PM expected to meet Jeremy Corbyn
Following the announcement that the Prime Minister will ask the EU for a further short extension to the UK Brexit date, Mrs May is now planning on meeting with Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn.Prime Minister, Theresa May.This is in the hope that the two of them can come up with a ...
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NewsRecognition of craft skills long overdue - IoM
A new report issued by think tank, The Social Market Foundation (SNF), has suggested that workers who complete apprenticeships should be allowed to call themselves ‘craftsman’ or ‘craftswoman’ to put their qualifications on a par with university degrees.Winners at the recent WCB/IoM awards pictured with HRH Princess Royal, together with ...
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NewsBritish Poultry Council - food continuity supply is critical
As the prime minister aims to convince MPs to vote in favour of her Brexit deal for a third time this week, meat industry reaction continues to reflect great concern about the uncertainty being created.BPC chief executive Richard Griffiths.EU leaders have offered to delay Brexit until 22nd May if British ...
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NewsBrexit ‘cliff edge’ pushed back – trade reaction
After eight hours of talks, EU leaders offered to delay Brexit until 22nd May last night Thursday 21st March, if British MPs approve the prime ministers exit deal with a third vote in the commons.Prime Minister, Theresa May.The prime minister will return to the UK to try to convince MPs ...
