All Livestock articles
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NewsCattle numbers on the rise, finds LMC
Analysis from the Livestock and Meat Commission has pointed to early signs of cattle supply recovery as calf registrations increased on the year.
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NewsNSA warns of impact of journey times on animal welfare
The National Sheep Association has announced that closer regulatory alignment with Europe could bring “benefits for trade and food access”.
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NewsAbattoir coalition calls for “urgent intervention” from Government
The Abattoir Sector Group has called for Government action as UK abattoir numbers have fallen from around 2,500 to 200.
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NewsNI calf registrations see growth driven by beef-sired calves
The first nine months of 2026 have seen an increase in the number of beef-sired calves registered in Northern Ireland, according to insight from the Livestock and Meat Commission.
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NewsLMC calls on women to apply for leadership programme
The Livestock and Meat Commission has encouraged women from across the agricultural industry to sign up to its forthcoming Women in Agri Leadership Programme.
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NewsGovernment urged to increase SFI budget after applications fill in hours
Following the opening and subsequent closure of the second application window for the Sustainable Farming Incentive 2026, industry is calling for additional funds to be made available to producers.
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NewsSAMW highlights livestock chain pressures in Scotland
The Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers annual conference has concluded that the future success of Scotland’s meat processing sector is vital to maintaining benefits generated by the country’s livestock chain.
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NewsInstitute of Meat industry day to spotlight sheep production
The Institute of Meat will host a sheep industry education day on Tuesday 15th September 2026, exploring how sheep production methods can influence sales.
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NewsNFU Scotland urges Government to ensure bluetongue vaccination system is “robust”
National Farmers’ Union Scotland has called on the Scottish Government to provide support to livestock farmers affected by the bluetongue Temporary Control Zone, which covers Dumfries, Galloway and parts of Ayrshire.
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NewsNSA welcomes drought support but calls for measures to go further
The National Sheep Association has welcomed the Government’s announcement of an additional £65 million of support for farmers, but stated that more must be done to help livestock farms.
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NewsAHDB meetings to advise farmers on bluetongue protection
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board is set to host a meeting to allow levy payers to hear from industry professionals about bluetongue.
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NewsSheep industry urged to vaccinate livestock amid bluetongue spread
The National Sheep Association and the Sheep Veterinary Society have worked together to provide guidance to UK farmers as the number of bluetongue cases continues to rise.
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NewsQMS observes “modest but meaningful” improvement in Scotland’s cattle
Quality Meat Scotland has reported that a slowdown in the rate of herd decline provides a “slightly more encouraging” signal for future suppliers than has been the case in recent years.
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NewsLMC finds sales of lamb meeting demand
According to meat promotional body the Northern Ireland Livestock and Meat Commission, the 2026 lamb crop is making its way to market with “strong” entries of lambs being sold and meeting firm demand.
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NewsCattle market “very finely balanced”, finds QMS
Quality Meat Scotland has found that pressure on cattle supply may be easing slightly, but stated that availability during 2026 will “continue to feel restricted”.
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News2 Sisters Food Group to reduce dependence on imported soyameal
Poultry company 2 Sisters Food Group has said it will shift towards British-grown protein in poultry feed as part of its strategy to reach net zero by 2035.
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NewsPig sector publishes roadmap to provide industry data
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has published the Pork Environmental Roadmap, which will set out a shared evidence-based framework with the aim to guide environmental progress across the industry.
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NewsTesco animal feed facility begins production
Processing at RenEco’s new animal feed production facility has now started in collaboration with UK retailer Tesco.
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NewsNFU Scotland calls on Government to provide relief to producers
National Farmers’ Union Scotland has warned that conflict in the Middle East may be causing Scottish farmers and crofters to face unsustainable cost pressures.
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NewsJapan recognises UK organic livestock standards in new deal
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has revealed that British organic food producers now have access to Japan’s £1.4 billion organic market.
