All Livestock articles
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NewsMarketing groups merge to create United Pig Cooperative
Scottish Pig Producers, Scotlean Pigs and Thames Valley Cambac have merged to create the United Pig Cooperative.
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NewsCo-op raises £820k to support British beef and lamb farmers
Retailer Co-op has launched a new £820k fund to support sustainable farming.
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NewsUK Farm Assurance Review published
The UK Farm Assurance Review has officially been published, with lead commissioner Dr David Llewellyn stating that “significant changes are needed to win back farmer confidence”.
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OpinionCow vs crop
Which is better for biodiversity - arable or livestock farming? BMPA’s Lucas Daglish looks at the pros and cons of each.
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NewsHCC finds beef supply forecast to fall further
Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales has reported that GB cattle population numbers have seen a year-on-year decline of 2%, with HCC expecting further falls in subsequent years.
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FeaturesThe case for methane mitigators
Methane mitigators are essential tools in the global effort to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, particularly within the agricultural sector.
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NewsLatest science to understand meat and livestock’s role in society
Global scientists and experts have gathered to present and discuss the current state of research and application for critical topics associated with the role of meat and livestock in society.
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NewsSeasonal Worker visa route confirmed for 2025
Defra has announced a package of measures, which it said will “provide certainty” to farmers in the UK’s poultry and sheep sectors.
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NewsScottish cattle price “surge to unprecedented levels,” says QMS
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has reported that Scottish prime cattle prices have “surged to unprecedented levels” in the first half of September 2024.
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NewsWagyu breed sees 20% decrease on the year in calf registrations
LMC has reported a decline in calf registrations across Northern Ireland, with the Wagyu breed seeing a 20% decline on the year.
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NewsSAMW urges Government to boost Scottish livestock production
SAMW has warned that the rural landscape of Scotland will undergo significant change if the decline in cattle numbers isn’t addressed.
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NewsFall in cattle supply could have “significant implications” for Welsh beef
HCC has revealed that a fall in cattle supply could affect future Welsh beef numbers.
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NewsNI cattle numbers increase as carcase weights “remain strong”
LMC has reported a 3.2% rise in cold weight meat volume after an increase in processed cattle.
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NewsLMC reports “depressed consumer demand” as cattle throughput increases
LMC has found that cattle throughput in Northern Ireland plants during the first half of 2024 was up 3.3% on 2023 levels.
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NewsQMS finds Scottish prime cattle numbers have increased on the year
Recent cattle population data from BCMS indicates a significant increase in prime cattle numbers on Scottish farms compared to 2023.
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NewsSheep farmers face “irreparable damage” if numbers fall further
HCC has said that falling flock and farm numbers in Wales could cause “irreparable damage” to the livestock industry if numbers dwindle further.
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NewsAHDB report to “provide transparency” for English beef and lamb sector
AHDB has released a report comparing English farmgate production standards with those of international markets.
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NewsMorrisons to produce 'lower carbon' beef using seaweed
Lower carbon beef products are expected to hit Morrisons shelves by 2026 as the UK retailer partners with environmental technology company Sea Forest to reduce emissions from its supply chain.The feed aims to reduce emissions without changing the taste and quality of the beef.Myton Food Group, Morrisons' manufacturing arm, has ...
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NewsMorrisons pauses commitment to British lamb
UK supermarket Morrisons will begin trialling the sale of New Zealand lamb in some of its stores, after committing to only sourcing British lamb in 2017.Morrisons said New Zealand lamb would be sold in 39 stores as part of a trial.The New Zealand lamb will be sold in 39 Morrisons ...
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News"Minimal risk" associated with isolated BSE case on Scottish farm
A farm in Ayrshire has confirmed a case of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), with the Scottish Government confirming that the animal did not enter the human food chain.The Scottish Government confirmed that the infected animal had not entered the food chain.The case was identified as a result of routine surveillance ...
