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Early review of the CAP Delivery Programme
Ineffective collaboration between the bodies responsible for the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Delivery Programme undermined their ability to deliver a successful rural payments service, the National Audit Office’s (NAO) early review has said. The Programme is a combined effort between the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, the Rural ...
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NewsChristmas period highlights challenges of carcase balance
The usual year round challenge that processors face in achieving carcase balance is brought to light in the run-up to the Christmas period says Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).According to Stuart Ashworth, head of economics services with QMS, evidence from retail sales analyses does not show a significant lift in the ...
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NewsWest Country Lamb reaches Italian supermarkets
West Country Lamb, which bears the Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) banner, has made a breakthrough in the Italian market.The lamb range, which includes leg, loin and shoulder products, has been listed by the SMA retail group in Italy, which has over 200 stores trading under the Simply fascia.Ed Green of ...
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NewsSupermarkets urged to keep beef and lamb supply steady
Supermarkets can make a positive contribution in 2016 by ensuring a steady and consistent flow of lamb and beef to their shelves, Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) chairman Dai Davies told an audience at the opening of the Royal Welsh Winter Fair, Llanelwedd.HCC chairman Dai Davies: "It ...
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NewsMarel agrees to acquire MPS
Food processing equipment supplier, Marel has agreed to acquire MPS meat processing systems for €382 million on a debt and cash-free basis.MPS meat processing systems provides primary processing solutions for the meat industry, such as automated slaughter lines for pigs, cattle and sheep. Headquartered in the Netherlands with its main ...
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NewsScottish SPCA recognises commitment to welfare in pig industry
The commitment of one Gordon McKen, who has championed the importance of animal welfare in the Scottish pig industry over the past 25 years, has been recognised by the Scottish SPCA.McKen, who has held several key roles during his career in the Scottish pig industry, was presented with a Scottish ...
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NewsGlobal Market key to profitable farm businesses
The worldwide marketplace still holds the key to Welsh farming’s long term future prosperity despite a difficult 2015 for Welsh Lamb, according to Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales' (HCC) operations manager Prys Morgan.HCC head of operations, Prys Morgan.Morgan commented: “We’ve had to put up with low exchange rates ...
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NewsSales of burgers and fresh lamb on the up
According to AHDB Beef and Lamb, recent figures show an increase in volume sales of fresh burgers and fresh lamb.Nick Allen, ADHB director of market developmentFigures for the four weeks leading up to 8th November show that fresh lamb sales were up 11.2 per cent, with leg roasting joints performing ...
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NewsNational Sheep Association warning to Defra
To help increase exports, Defra should prioritise animal health and disease surveillance as it handles the latest round of Government cuts, the National Sheep Association (NSA) has said in a joint statement with the Sheep Veterinary Society (SVS).NSA chief executive, Phil Stocker.Phil Stocker, NSA chief executive commented: “In these times ...
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NewsAHDB Pork responds to claims on the impact of IARC publication
AHDB Pork has responded to the latest retail data from global insight (IRI), which claims sales of pre-packed sausages and bacon sales are down following the recent publication by the World Health Organisation’s International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).According to AHDB Pork, Kantar Worldpanel figures for the four weeks ...
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NewsAdam Quinney appointed AHDB beef and lamb sector board chair
Adam Quinney has been appointed to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) as chair of the beef and lamb sector, replacing Stuart Roberts who resigned in August.Adam Quinney.Worcestershire farmer, Quinney will join the board effective immediately. He has already previously served the organisation as a sector board member for ...
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NewsWelsh butcher crowned butchery WorldSkills UK champion
Matthew Edwards, a butcher from north Wales, has won the Butchery WorldSkills UK National Competition, which took place on 21st November.Edwards, 23, who works for Vaughan's Family Butchers in Penyffordd near Chester, was awarded the gold medal after two days of competition at The Skills Show, held at the NEC ...
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NewsWe Hae Meat lands £600k deal with Co-op
Ayrshire-based family butcher business, We Hae Meat has obtained a £600k supply deal with 50 Co-op stores across Scotland.The new deal will see the Girvan-based firm create six new jobs at their Cairnhill Farm production plant, adding to the existing workforce of 50 staff.Alex Paton and Carlyn Paton - We ...
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NewsCancer scare wipes 10% off sales of sausages and bacon claim
According to the latest retail data from global insight (IRI), sales of pre-packed sausages and bacon are down, following the recent publication of a report stating that processed meats can cause cancer by the World Health Organisation’s International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).According to IRI's figures, pre-packed sausages were ...
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NewsChicken welfare linked to safer meat
The RSPCA has announced a move which they claim will not only improve the welfare of millions of chickens - under its RSPCA Assured label - but should also make meat safer.From 1st January farmers rearing to RSPCA welfare standards will not be permitted to thin their flocks.From the new ...
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NewsOwton’s Butchers scoops Supreme Award
Owton’s Butchers based in Southampton is this years Q Guild Smithfield Awards supreme champion. The supreme champion is the highest honour a Q Butcher can achieve in the annual product evaluation event, open to the Guild’s 110 members nationwide.The accolade was announced at a presentation lunch at the Ironmongers Livery ...
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NewsCampylobacter reduction shown in fresh shop-bought chickens
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published the results from its survey on campylobacter bacteria in fresh shop-bought chickens. The results reveal a decrease in the number of birds with the highest level of contamination compared to the same months last year.The current target agreed by industry is for the ...
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NewsSAMW shows support for five major charities
Five major charities have shared a total of £13,000 in gift support from the Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers (SAMW).(L-R) Dr Rosalie Wilkie, TCCL Lodge; Ian Anderson, SAMW executive manager; Fiona Scott, Quarriers; Penny Dickson, The Sandpiper Trust; Alan McNaughton, SAMW president, and Jayne Forbes, Macmillan. (The presentation to Beatson ...
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NewsFarming family recognised with award
An Aberdeenshire family farm has been named as the 2015 Scotch Beef Farm of the Year.Darnford farm, near Banchory, run by the Watson family, was announced as the overall winner by Rural Affairs Secretary, Richard Lochhead, during a presentation at AgriScot.The Watsons run 426 Saler cross suckler cows, with all ...
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NewsNew opportunities for Pork Brand
Plans were made at the Scottish Pig Industry Conference on 17th November to start working on a new promotional campaign backing the Specially Selected Pork brand.The return of the pig levy to the Scottish industry should create welcome opportunities for the Specially Selected Pork Brand, according to Laurent Vernet, head ...
