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    AIMS backs new livestock worrying legislation

    2024-02-05T00:00:00Z

    Government has announced new legislation aiming to reduce livestock worrying, with the Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS) backing the measures.AIMS urged its members to write to MPs and ensure the new livestock worrying legislation was "robust".Under the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Bill - a Private Members' Bill sponsored ...

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    Irish beef industry shows "resilience", says Bord Bia report

    2024-01-11T00:00:00Z

    Irish food and horticulture board Bord Bia has unveiled its Export Performance and Prospects report, which showcases €16.3 billion (£14.1 billion) in food, drink and horticulture exports in 2023.Livestock and meat exports were down less than 1% when compared to the year prior.The board described Ireland's exports to the UK ...

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    LMC launches placement opportunity for students

    2024-01-04T00:00:00Z

    The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) has launched its 2024-25 student placement opportunity and is now welcoming applications from undergraduates.As part of the team, the post holder will assist in the promotion of beef and lamb.The role provides an undergraduate student with an opportunity to gain hands on experience within ...

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    HCC publishes red meat and livestock statistics

    2024-01-04T00:00:00Z

    The latest red meat and livestock sector statistics are now available to view and download from the Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) website.HCC has revealed its red meat and livestock publication 'The Little Book of Red Meat Facts', as its 'Naturally local' advertising campaign broadcasts across TV ...

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    Industry urges Government to support British livestock farming in 2024

    2024-01-03T00:00:00Z

    Trade bodies have called on Government to support British farming, with the Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers (SAMW) highlighting the "ideal" farming conditions for sustainable meat production in the UK.President of SAMW, Ian Bentley.SAMW released a statement following the end of 2023, reviewing the changes that took place over the ...

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    LiveScot event celebrates beef and lamb livestock excellence

    2023-12-13T00:00:00Z

    LiveScot, the annual livestock event held by the Scottish National Fatstock Club, took place in Lanark and was supported by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) and John Scott Meats.Jason Ward, general manager at John Scott Meat.It showcased the Royal Smithfield Club Beef Ribs and Saddle of Lamb competitions, with entries judged ...

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    JBS joins global coalition for low-carbon livestock production

    2023-12-06T00:00:00Z

    Global meat producer JBS Global has become a signatory of the First Movers Coalition for Food. JBS has joined the First Movers Coalition for Food, as it said it is strengthening its commitment to drive global development in low-carbon livestock.The initiative, led by the World Economic Forum with support from ...

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    PigPro scheme moves from AHDB to charity BASIS

    2023-12-04T00:00:00Z

    Management of training scheme PigPro has moved from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) to BASIS, a registered charity, as of Monday 4th December.PigPro, an online system, allows users to record details of staff training and development within the pig industry.Membership of the online training records for the dairy ...

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    LMC welcomes progression of PGI status for Irish Grass Fed Beef

    2023-11-17T00:00:00Z

    The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) has said that it welcomes confirmation from the European Commission that the application to have Irish Grass Fed Beef registered as a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) has progressed to the final stage.Colin Smith, LMC interim chief executive.LMC interim chief executive, Colin Smith said: "In ...

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    Projects to reduce red meat emissions backed by Welsh Government

    2023-11-06T00:00:00Z

    The Welsh Government has said it is making £1 million available to support new projects which can help reduce ammonia emissions produced by livestock.Minister for Rural Affairs Lesley Griffiths.The focus of this Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) is the agriculture sector in Wales. The challenge will aim to help businesses ...

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    CIEH "committed to working with stakeholders" amid NI vet strike

    2023-10-31T00:00:00Z

    Environmental body the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has said that it is deeply concerned about the impact of the industrial action by Government vets in Northern Ireland on the food supply chain and public health.CIEH has been calling for environmental health professionals to be involved in carrying out ...

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    NI vet strikes will take farmers "months" to recover from, says BMPA

    2023-10-26T00:00:00Z

    The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has stated that the impending strike action of Northern Irish vets and meat inspectors on Monday 30th October will take farmers months to recover from.Nick Allen, BMPA chief executive.During the five-day strike, no slaughter of cattle, pigs, sheep and poultry can take place across ...

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    Beef and sheep sectors included in 2024 Nuffield Scholarships

    2023-10-24T00:00:00Z

    The Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust has announced the appointment of their largest cohort ever with 23 new scholars for 2024, four of whom are involved in the beef and sheep sectors.Four of the scholarships have been awarded to farmers within the beef and sheep sectors.Over the course of their scholarships, ...

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    Industry calls for further communication with Red Tractor on GFC

    2023-10-20T00:00:00Z

    Industry bodies respond to the Red Tractor's Greener Farm Commitment (GFC) module, which is to be introduced from April 2024.The Greener Farm Commitment is intended to help farmers track sustainability goals and allegedly reduce costs.The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has said it is ready to support discussions over ...

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    SPP drops by largest amount this year, says NPA

    2023-10-18T00:00:00Z

    The National Pig Association (NPA) has reported the biggest drop in Standard Pig Price (SPP) of the year.The drop in SPP was the biggest seen in 2023.During the week ending 30th September, EU-spec SPP fell by 1.75p to 221.72p/kg, the biggest drop of 2023. Currently, the price index is just ...

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    Red Tractor sets out next steps for Greener Farms Commitment

    2023-10-11T00:00:00Z

    Red Tractor's main board has confirmed it will make its Greener Farms Commitment (GFC) available from 1st April 2024. Red Tractor CEO, Jim Moseley.Red Tractor has been working on its GFC environment module since 2020, recognising that the pressure on Retail, Out Of Home (OOH) operators and brands to source ...

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    2024 Oxford Farming Conference headline speakers revealed

    2023-10-05T00:00:00Z

    The 2024 Oxford Farming Conference's headline speakers have been revealed, joining more than 30 speakers attending the event in January next year.Will Evans, chair of the 2024 Oxford Farming Conference.Tickets have gone on sale for the Oxford Farming Conference (OFC) and a list of headline speakers has been released, including ...

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    AHDB welcomes evidence demonstrating the importance of GWP* to assess climate impact

    2023-09-21T00:00:00Z

    A study by eight UK scientists has been welcomed by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) as, for the first time ever, it appears to demonstrate in evidence the importance of Global Warming Potential (GWP*) for more accurately assessing the climate impact of methane originating from livestock. According to ...

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    NFST announces AHDB as main sponsor of Annual Conference

    2023-09-04T00:00:00Z

    The Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust has announced the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) as the main sponsor of this year’s Nuffield Farming ‘Super’ Conference.Nuffield Farming Scholars will host presentations on a range of topics, from alternative proteins to cattle selection.The conference will be held at Sandy Park in Exeter ...

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    Ammonia capture tech in pig farming trial underway

    2023-08-23T00:00:00Z

    Testing has begun as part of the PigProGrAm project which aims to reduce the environmental impact of emissions from livestock. Ammonia-harvesting technology was put in place at the pig farm running the trials.The programme aims to demonstrate a farm-focused solution for the harvesting of green ammonia from pig waste.The PigProGrAm ...