All Livestock articles – Page 4
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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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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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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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NewsOn-farm event to explore future of sustainable beef production
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has invited farmers, producers and the wider food industry to learn more about the future of sustainable beef farming and low carbon meat production at its on-farm event, 'Unveiling the future of low carbon beef farming'.The focus of the event will be sustainable, ...
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NewsRed meat production and cattle levels are concerning - AHDB Outlook
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has released its Agri-market Outlook for 2024, reporting that long term resilience in farming will be challenged amid cumulative inflationary pressure.AHDB predicts that cattle numbers will remain "finely balanced" in 2024.AHDB examined trends in farm business inputs and consumer demand, collating an outlook ...
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NewsAIMS backs new livestock worrying legislation
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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NewsIrish beef industry shows "resilience", says Bord Bia report
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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NewsHCC publishes red meat and livestock statistics
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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NewsLMC launches placement opportunity for students
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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NewsIndustry urges Government to support British livestock farming in 2024
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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NewsLiveScot event celebrates beef and lamb livestock excellence
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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NewsJBS joins global coalition for low-carbon livestock production
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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NewsPigPro scheme moves from AHDB to charity BASIS
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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NewsLMC welcomes progression of PGI status for Irish Grass Fed Beef
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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NewsProjects to reduce red meat emissions backed by Welsh Government
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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NewsCIEH "committed to working with stakeholders" amid NI vet strike
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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NewsNI vet strikes will take farmers "months" to recover from, says BMPA
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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NewsBeef and sheep sectors included in 2024 Nuffield Scholarships
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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NewsIndustry calls for further communication with Red Tractor on GFC
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 ...
