All Northern Ireland articles
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NewsLMC finds NIFQA logo awareness at “record high”
LMC has said that recognition of the Northern Ireland Farm Quality Assurance (NIFQA) logo has continued to sit at “record levels”.
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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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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 says campaign reached three quarters of NI consumers
The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) has revealed that three quarters of NI consumers are aware of its recent advertising campaign.
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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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NewsNI Government opens £46m grant for agri-food businesses
A £46 million Agri-Food Investment Initiative has been unveiled by Northern Ireland Economy Minister Conor Murphy, aiming to support local agri-food processors.
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NewsLMC to promote red meat consumption at Open Farm Weekend
At this year's Bank of Ireland Open Farm Weekend, the Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) will encourage members of the public to purchase, cook and enjoy Northern Ireland Farm Quality Assured (NIFQA) beef and lamb. LMC's cookery demonstrations invite school children and the wider public to try NIFQA beef and ...
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NewsUK approves tariff-free meat exports from Australia and NZ
The UK and EU has approved a new set of arrangements ensuring meat from partners of the Free Trade Agreement is covered by UK tariff rate quotas.Meat imports from FTA partners such as Australia and New Zealand may now enter the UK tariff-free.The deal was ratified by Foreign Secretary David ...
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NewsPilgrim's Europe director appointed NIFDA chair
Professor Ursula Lavery, technical and R&D director at pork processor Pilgrim's Europe (including Moy Park), has been appointed chair of the Northern Ireland Food and Drink Association (NIFDA).L-R: George Mullan, vice chair; Professor Ursula Lavery, chair; and Simon Fitzpatrick, vice chair.Lavery will hold the position for two years, and takes ...
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NewsLMC red meat workshops for teachers boost cookery skills
The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) has organised interactive red meat workshops for teachers in Northern Ireland, helping them to develop their cooking skills.LMC education and consumer promotions manager Sarah Toland and LMC marketing placement student Jo-Anne McCay (second and third from left) pictured with teachers attending the workshop at ...
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NewsFQAS levy increases from June to "ensure long-term sustainability"
The Farm Quality Assurance Scheme (FQAS) Industry Board has confirmed that following a consultation with key stakeholders, its membership fees will increase from June.FQAS members will see producer and processor fees rise in June.The FQAS Industry Board is an industry stakeholder group made up of representatives from the Ulster Farmers' ...
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NewsLMC partners with industry for NI Beef Week
The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) has revealed that Northern Ireland Farm Quality Assured (NIFQA) beef will take centre stage as industry celebrates NI Beef Week.L-R: Janice Gibson, Asda; Colin Smith, LMC; Trevor Somerville, UFU; and Keith Williamson, ABP Linden.The event will take place alongside Great British Beef Week from ...
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NewsLMC survey reports 90% of NI consumers enjoy red meat
The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) has revealed that following a survey of Northern Ireland (NI) consumer eating habits, over 90% of consumers in the country said they enjoyed eating red meat.Colin Smith, LMC chief executive.The statistic was drawn from a recent independent omnibus survey commissioned by LMC to examine ...
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NewsLMC highlights agriculture career opportunities at college fair
The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) attended a food careers fair at the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) Loughry campus.Representatives from LMC attended the fair to highlight career opportunities within the agriculture industry, distributing a range of educational and promotional resources, including the Northern Ireland Farm Quality ...
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NewsLMC sees drop in NI calf registrations for January 2024
The Livestock and Meat Commission in Northern Ireland (LMC NI) has reported a 6.9% year-on-year decrease in calf registrations in January 2024. LMC said that the Aberdeen Angus would remain a “top choice” in 2024 despite registrations declining. Using data from the Northern Ireland Food Animal Information ...
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NewsSt Patrick's Day celebrated with Irish beef Patty O'Bun
Irish food board Bord Bia has worked with burger chain Patty & Bun and butcher HG Walter to promote Irish beef for St Patrick's Day, following a successful 2023 campaign.The Patty O'Bun is made from Irish Beef.The 'Patty O'Bun' burger is set to make a comeback after experiencing an "extraordinary" ...
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NewsMinisters celebrate Irish Beef receiving PGI status
Ministers of the Irish Government have hosted an event in Donegal to mark the registration of Irish Grass Fed Beef as an all island Protected Geographical Indication (PGI).The PGI award is given to products from a specified geographical area and have particular features attributable to that area.Minister for Agriculture, Food ...
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NewsColin Smith appointed LMC chief executive
The Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland (LMC) has announced that Colin Smith has been appointed as chief executive.Colin Smith, LMC chief executive.Smith previously headed up the Commission's Industry Development team and was appointed to the role of chief executive on 19th February 2024. Prior to this appointment Smith ...
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NewsLMC relaunches 'Good Honest Food' advertising campaign
The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) has relaunched its multi-platform advertising campaign, 'Good Honest Food', inviting consumers to learn more about the farm-to-fork journey of Northern Ireland Farm Quality Assured (NIFQA) beef and lamb.Chef James Devine fronts the LMC advertising campaign, 'Good Honest Food'.The 'travelogue style' campaign sees local chef ...
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NewsStormont update: "Costs of 'not for EU' labelling would be significant", says FDF
Following the Democratic Unionist Party's (DUP) announcement that Northern Ireland will return to a power sharing Government, the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has issued a response statement from chief executive Karen Betts.Karen Betts, chief executive of the FDF.After operating without a devolved Government for two years, Northern Ireland's Stormont ...
