All Northern Ireland articles – Page 2
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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 ...
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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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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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NewsLMC appoints new chair of the Board
The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) has announced that Joe M Stewart OBE, LLP, JP has been appointed as chair of the LMC Board. L-R: Joe Stewart, LMC chair; Sarah Wilson, champion Young Sheep Handler; and Rachel Megarrell at the Balmoral Show in May 2023.John Hood, David Mark, Sean McKeever, ...
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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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NewsNI vets to go on strike following "unsatisfactory" pay award
Veterinary professionals across Northern Ireland have raised concerns around pay and are considering strike action in the wake of an "unsatisfactory" pay award.The veterinary strike action will reportedly last five days.The strike action will begin on 30th October, and will last five days. It will involve union members in the ...
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NewsLMC NI appoint Colin Smith as interim CEO
Colin Smith has been appointed interim chief executive for Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) NI effective immediately.Colin Smith, interim CEO of LMC NI.Joe Stewart OBE, LMC board member, stated: "Recognising the need for continuity I have appointed LMC’s industry development manager and member of the Commission’s senior management team, Colin ...
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NewsLMC to host cookery demonstrations at Open Farm Weekend
This weekend [beginning Friday 16th June] 21 farms across Northern Ireland will participate in Bank of Ireland Open Farm Weekend, hosted by the Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland (LMC).LMC chief executive, Ian Stevenson (left) pictured with Emily McGowan of Millbank Farm and UFU deputy president, William Irvine.LMC cookery ...
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NewsLMC showcases NIFQA beef and lamb at Ballymoney Show
Visitors to Ballymoney Show were treated to live beef and lamb cookery demonstrations, hosted by the Northern Ireland Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC). LMC demonstrator, Hilary Stevenson shares samples of NIFQA chilli beef pasta.The sun shone down on the Ballymoney show grounds as crowds flocked to the food court where ...
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NewsLMC Supports NI Agri-Rural Health Forum
Encouraging farming families and rural dwellers to prioritise their health and wellbeing topped the agenda at the inaugural event of the Northern Ireland Agri-Rural Health Forum. Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) chief executive, Ian Stevenson joined stakeholders from across the agri-food industry for the event held at Balmoral Show.Attendees at ...
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NewsLMC bursary awarded to CAFRE student
The Livestock and Meat Commission Northern Ireland (LMC) via CAFRE Greenmount recently opened applications for a £1500 bursary which aimed to support local agriculture students undertaking higher education courses. LMC board member Harry Sinclair presenting CAFRE student Rebekah Woodside with the LMC bursary.Following a thorough selection process, first year student, ...
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NewsNew tech-enabled consortium launched to streamline food and border checks
A Northern Ireland blockchain firm, Ubloquity is spearheading an international consortium of industry leaders including The National Sheep Association. The aim is to change supply chain assurance and regulatory checks for traders through digital innovation. Pictured from Ubloquity are TETA Consortium members Ellen Moorehead and Kieran Kelly.The Technology-Enabled Trading Alliance ...
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NewsBalmyle Sandy takes Beef Champion of Champions title at Balmoral Show
A Charolais bull exhibited by the Connolly family of Brigadoon Charolais was tapped out as the supreme interbreed champion in the beef section at Balmoral Show in Northern Ireland.LMC board member Joe Stewart presenting the Connolly family with the beef interbreed champion of champions sash and rosette.The event sponsored by ...
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NewsIndustry bodies team up for NI Beef Week
Responsibly farmed, sustainable beef will take centre stage next week as industry bodies come together to champion Northern Ireland Farm Quality Assured (NIFQA) beef for NI Beef Week. Brian Cromie, NIFQA farmer, Pat McKay, UFU beef and lamb chair, Ian Stevenson, LMC chief executive and Gerry Mellotte, ABP procurement, pictured ...
