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Lamb tagging changes could cost producers £1.8million says NFU
DEFRA's decision to outlaw non-electronic batch tags for slaughter lambs is disappointing and could cost primary producers up to £1.8 million, according to the NFU.It comes following the results of a government consultation in early autumn to pave the way for the introduction of electronic reporting for sheep movements. Defra ...
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Pig finishing performance closes a gap
BPEX says the latest figures show the performance of the finishing herd in Britain is still improving and it has closed the gap on its competitors with regard to finishing performance.The latest report from BPEX on the Cost of Production in Selected Countries also shows we are ranked fifth in ...
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'Green shoots' of potential increase in cattle numbers
Scotland’s sharpest cattle farmers appear to have weathered the storm well last year with some improved performances, according to the results of the annual enterprise costings report by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).Launching the 2013 edition of the Cattle and Sheep Enterprise Profitability in Scotland report, Stuart Ashworth, QMS head of ...
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Beef and lamb cuts and recipe inspiration for caterers
Caterers looking for inspirational recipe ideas and specifications for alternative added value beef and lamb cuts can check out EBLEX’s trade website, which now features enhanced resources for the foodservice sector.The section dedicated to the foodservice sector on www.eblextrade.co.uk now includes all of EBLEX’s recipe books, cutting specification guides and ...
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Strong Scottish cattle prices add pressure to processor margins
Recent movements in farmgate cattle prices, which have made Scottish prices the highest in Europe, continue to pile the pressure on processor margins.According to the latest analysis by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) the average price for R3 prime steers in the Scotland last week was reported as £4.14 per kg ...
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NewsFood and Farming Minister to speak at AHDB Outlook Conference 2014
Food and Farming Minister George Eustice will address representatives from the beef, lamb, pork and dairy supply chains when he opens the AHDB Outlook 2014 conference in February.George Eustice MP.Mr Eustice will deliver the opening address at the conference, jointly hosted by the three livestock divisions of the AHDB ? ...
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NewsEnterprising Minister learns new skills
Minister of State for Skills and Enterprise Matthew Hancock MP picked up one or two butchery skills when he visited Taylors Butchers in Earlsdon, Coventry earlier today.Matthew Hancock MP (left) with John Taylor at the shop in Coventry.The West Suffolk MP broke his journey to visit Coventry based butcher and ...
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NewsElmgrove is exporter of the year
Dungannon-based meat products manufacturer Elmgrove Foods Limited has scooped a national award for opening up export markets for its high quality products.L-R: Sandra Sullivan from FDEA presenting Exporter of the Year Award to SME Elmgrove Foods.Elmgrove Foods won the Small and Medium Sized Enterprise (SME) Exporter of the Year Award ...
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NewsWalter Smith Fine Foods scoops National Apprenticeship Award
Walter Smith Fine Foods Limited, based in Birmingham, was last night revealed as the Medium Employer of the Year 2013 in the National Apprenticeship Awards at a ceremony at the NEC.L-R: Martin Lander, Stuart Wilson, Peter Walkden, Paul Cadman, Bill Jermey.The Awards, now in their tenth year, are run by ...
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Minister sent to Coventry
Coventry-based butcher and policy director of the National Federation of Meat and Food Traders John Taylor MBE received a visit today from the minister of state for skills and enterprise, Mathew Hancock, at his butcher’s shop, Taylor’s Butchers.This is the first occasion that a minister from the Department of Business ...
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Welsh food industry must work together to face future challenges
The Welsh food and farming sector is facing major challenges over the next decade, according to the chairman of Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales.“We all have a part to play in the giant global jigsaw to maintain the reputation of Welsh Lamb, Welsh Beef and pork as premium ...
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News'Pie pie baby' as Bay City Roller helps decide World Scotch Pie Champion
Bay City Rollers front man, Les McKeown is helping to decide who will be be crowned World Scotch Pie Champion 2014.Bay City Roller Les McKeown - 'pie pie baby.'· A record 543 products entered· By 99 of the nation’s best butchers and bakers· Judged by 50 experts and Les McKeown· ...
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NewsQMS appoints new head of industry development
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has appointed Johnny Mackey as its new head of industry development.Johnny Mackey, new head of industry development at QMS.Mackey (37), who takes over the reins from Andy McGowan, is currently breed secretary for the Luing Cattle Society based at Wester Drumlochy, near Blairgowrie.He has also served ...
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Farmer- scientist conversation to address food production challenge
A pioneering event bringing farmers and scientific experts together to look at ways crop biotechnology can help farming meet global food challenges is to take place at NFU headquarters this week.The farmer-scientist conversation, at Stoneleigh Park on Thursday, will see scientists from Rothamsted Research, The John Innes Centre, NIAB and ...
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NewsNew VP at Provisur
Provisur® Technologies, Inc., has appointed Bert Jan Hardenbol to vice president of its EMEA Business Unit.Bert Jan Hardenbol, of Provisur.“Bert Jan joins Provisur with a wealth of capital goods experience that will serve him well as he assumes an important executive role within our company and leads our European organization ...
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Open invitation for EBLEX levy payers
Current challenges and opportunities in the beef and lamb sector will be put in the spotlight at a series of free open meetings being held by EBLEX in the north of England.The evening events, which will take place in Wetherby, Penrith, Clitheroe and Hexham in late November and early December, ...
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NewsLinden Foods named one of Northern Ireland’s top ‘green’ companies
Linden Foods, one of the UK’s leading fresh meat manufacturers has been listed as one of the top scoring companies in this year’s NI Environmental Benchmarking Survey conducted by Business in the Community’s ARENA Network, achieving Platinum quintile status.Pictured are David Gavaghan, ARENA Network, Mael Wilford, Environmental Manager, Linden Foods ...
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Stage set for CCM Skipton Christmas primestock spectacular
The countdown is on to the highlight of Skipton Auction Mart’s festive show and sale season, the annual Lingfield Christmas primestock event on Sunday, 1st December, which attracts both butchers and farmers from miles around,Butchers, both traditional family-run independent retail businesses and leading meat wholesalers who buy on behalf of ...
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Welsh beef sponsored show is a hit with viewers
A new Friday evening countryside television show sponsored by Welsh Beef is a hit.“The first episode of the six-part Coast and Country programme on ITV Cymru Wales, which features Welsh Beef promotional messages at the start and end of each programme as well as before and after the advertising break, ...
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NewsDunbia joins the environmental elite
Following the results launch of the 15th Annual BITC Arena Network Survey, Dunbia (NI) joined an elite 22 companies to receive a Platinum Award. This is the highest accolade available and underlines Dunbia’s continued commitment and success with regards to Environmental activities related to the business.Pictured receiving the platinum award ...
