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NewsLivestock farm incomes to decrease by more than 30% - HCC
Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has announced that average livestock farm incomes in Wales are expected to fall by more than 30% in the last financial year, with averages for holdings in less favoured areas around 37% down according to the latest official projections.HCC said it expects ...
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NewsNext steps for Sustainable Farming Scheme outlined by Welsh Government
First Minister Mark Drakeford and Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths have set out some potential next steps regarding the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS), stating that the incoming First Minister should "consider in detail the pace of implementation of SFS".Mark Drakeford, Welsh First Minister. | Photo credit: Welsh Government.In a written ...
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NewsColin Smith appointed LMC chief executive
The Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland (LMC) has announced that Colin Smith has been appointed as chief executive.Colin Smith, LMC chief executive.Smith previously headed up the Commission's Industry Development team and was appointed to the role of chief executive on 19th February 2024. Prior to this appointment Smith ...
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NewsRed meat exports close to "record year" driven by demand for lamb
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has announced that red meat exports from the UK in 2023 were worth £1.7 billion, which it said was "largely driven by strong demand for UK lamb" on international markets.AHDB said the performance of sheep meat exports "underpinned" the success of the full ...
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NewsValentine's Day steak sales up 12% on the year, says Kantar
According to the latest supermarket share update from Kantar, Valentine's Day sales of steak "shot up" by 12% compared to the previous year.The latest Kantar data showed that sales of steak were up by 12% on the year in the seven days before Valentine's Day.The data showed that grocery price ...
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NewsUK GI meat products gain protection in Japan
The Government has announced that Japan and the UK have finalised protection for almost 40 British food and drink products, including Scotch Beef and Welsh Lamb, as a means to safeguard against imitation.Greg Hands, Trade Policy Minister. | Photo credit: UK Parliament.A total of 37 Geographical Indications (GIs) will gain ...
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NewsBritain’s biggest meat industry awards open for product nominations
This year’s Meat Management Industry Awards, the sector’s biggest, longest-established and most successful awards initiative, is set for a record number of product entries - according to organisers.
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NewsCogent Breeding joins ABP 'gamechanger' supply chain
Cogent Breeding has been announced as a new genetics partner of the ABP Gamechanger beef supply chain.Stuart Boothman, managing director at Cogent Breeding.Gamechanger, an ABP and Sainsbury's integrated beef supply chain established in 2015, has partnered with Cogent as a service provider to offer access to a "wider choice" of ...
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NewsBMPA warns immigration rule will "stoke food price inflation"
The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has written to Home Secretary James Cleverly once more in order to outline the damage the Government's new £38,700 immigration rule will inflict, warning Government that the rule will "stoke food price inflation".Nick Allen, chief executive of British Meat Processors Association (BMPA).The letter highlighted ...
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NewsGreat British Beef Week set to launch for its 14th year
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has announced that Great British Beef Week (GBBW) will launch on Tuesday 23rd April 2024.AHDB has encouraged participants of Great British Beef Week to be a part of the celebrations by “reimagining” British beef.The week will commence in order to celebrate the "iconic" ...
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NewsAvara performance in line with expectations despite "tough" trading climate
UK poultry supplier Avara Foods has published its results for the financial year ending May 2023, stating that despite an overall loss, turnover saw an improvement of £3.3 million on last year.Andy Dawkins, CEO of Avara Foods.The company said it had shown an increase in turnover to over £1.5 billion, ...
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NewsCCF publishes manifesto and sets out priority policies for Government
UK cold chain body the Cold Chain Federation (CCF) has unveiled its manifesto, titled Cold Chain: The Vital Link to Turbocharging UK Growth & Security.Phil Pluck, CEO of the CCF.The body said that its Cold Chain Manifesto asked UK political parties to commit to the policies detailed within it, saying ...
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NewsNew officeholder team appointed at NFU
The National Farmers' Union (NFU) has announced that Tom Bradshaw has been appointed as the new president of the NFU, representing more than 46,000 farmers and growers across England and Wales.L-R: Vice president Rachel Hallos, president Tom Bradshaw and deputy president David Exwood. | Picture: NFU.Bradshaw, who is an arable ...
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NewsOn-farm event for teachers gains "hugely positive feedback"
The 'Food - a fact of life' on-farm event has proved to be a "resounding success", according to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).Participating teachers went on a farm walk of the Harper Adams University beef and sheep units.A total of 65 teachers from various parts of the country ...
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NewsNPA manifesto calls for supply chain fairness
The National Pig Association (NPA) has called for fairness in the supply chain and protection of UK borders as part of its election manifesto.The association called for protection of UK borders to prevent the spread of ASF.The NPA called on the main political parties to act to "deliver fairness" in ...
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NewsLMC relaunches 'Good Honest Food' advertising campaign
The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) has relaunched its multi-platform advertising campaign, 'Good Honest Food', inviting consumers to learn more about the farm-to-fork journey of Northern Ireland Farm Quality Assured (NIFQA) beef and lamb.Chef James Devine fronts the LMC advertising campaign, 'Good Honest Food'.The 'travelogue style' campaign sees local chef ...
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NewsBritish Wagyu cattle numbers double in 2023
The Wagyu Breeders Association (WBA), a promotional body for British Wagyu, has said that the demand for Wagyu beef shows "no sign of slowing", as figures released by the British Cattle Movement Service (BCMS) for 2023 show that British Wagyu more than doubled its numbers on the year.Over 35,000 Wagyu-sired ...
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NewsWelsh Government lifts ban on chicken and turkey gatherings
Dr Richard Irvine, Chief Veterinary Officer for Wales, has announced the Welsh Government has lifted the ban on gatherings of Galliforme birds such as pheasants, chickens and turkeys.Gatherings of Galliforme birds such as chickens, turkeys and pheasants will now be permitted, as long as organisers meet the requirements of a ...
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NewsNFU Conference 2024: “imbalance between environment and food production in policy”
In her opening address at National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Conference, president Minette Batters highlighted the need for all political parties to commit to giving food security the same strategic priority as energy security.NFU president Minette Batters: "I ask today, which political party will have the right plan for British food?"As ...
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NewsHCC exhibits PGI Welsh Lamb in the Middle East
Welsh red meat promotion body Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has announced that it is exhibiting PGI Welsh Lamb at Gulfood in Dubai, as it plans to host a "special celebration event" at the British embassy there.PGI Welsh Lamb will be celebrated at the British Embassy in ...
