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    Animated videos to teach children about ‘farm to fork’

    2024-09-05T09:10:00Z

    HCC has produced a set of animated videos following the Welsh farm to fork journey to promote Welsh red meat to schoolchildren.

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    Fall in cattle supply could have “significant implications” for Welsh beef

    2024-08-27T07:40:00Z

    HCC has revealed that a fall in cattle supply could affect future Welsh beef numbers.

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    Welsh red meat production highlighted in children’s magazine

    2024-08-22T09:10:00Z

    HCC has partnered with a children’s magazine to spotlight the nutritional benefits of Welsh red meat.

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    Project launched to assess effects of reduced cattle rearing period

    2024-08-20T05:30:00Z

    An HCC-led project aimed at helping beef producers save money will consider the impact of finishing beef cattle within a reduced rearing period on a business’ financial return.

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    Sheep farmers face “irreparable damage” if numbers fall further

    2024-07-23T09:52:00Z

    HCC has said that falling flock and farm numbers in Wales could cause “irreparable damage” to the livestock industry if numbers dwindle further.

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    June abattoir throughput figures show “concerning trend”, says HCC

    2024-07-18T09:33:00Z

    HCC has found that UK abattoir throughput figures for June revealed a “concerning trend” as sheep numbers slaughtered were “substantially down”.

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    HCC teaches 1,100 children about red meat production

    2024-07-15T09:03:00Z

    Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales has delivered 40 red meat sessions to over 1,100 children across Wales.

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    HCC finds trends point to future stability in beef market

    2024-06-25T00:00:00Z

    Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) analysis of data underpinning supply and retail trends suggests the longer-term picture for beef prices could improve on the current experience of small, week-on-week declines.HCC data suggested the beef market will see increased stability towards the end of the year.According to data ...

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    HCC spotlights red meat resources for teachers in newsletter

    2024-06-19T00:00:00Z

    Teachers across Wales are being encouraged to sign up for Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales' (HCC) newsletter, which will focus on red meat, cooking skills and nutrition.The HCC cookbook 'Our Kitchen - Cegin Ni' is one of the levy body's most popular education resources.The Kitchen Classroom – Gwersi ...

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    HCC directors step down from board

    2024-06-18T00:00:00Z

    Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has reported the termination of two directors on Companies House, as well as the departure of CEO Gwyn Howells.Gwyn Howells, former HCC CEO.The red meat trade body confirmed the departure of directors Rhys Davies and Prys Morgan, who stepped down as board ...

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    Lamb throughput marginally higher than expected but concerns remain

    2024-06-05T00:00:00Z

    The latest figures for lambs processed to date were marginally higher than expected, recent processing figures from Defra have revealed, which has been welcomed by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC). However, the red meat promotion body has raised concerns about the overall declining lamb crop figures.Whilst the ...

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    Meat Minds programme to develop young peoples' industry knowledge

    2024-05-23T00:00:00Z

    Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has launched a programme recruiting young people from the red meat supply chain to develop their industry knowledge.HCC said the Meat Minds programme would aim to collect data and inform industry.The programme, named Meat Minds, will aim to bring individuals together to ...

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    Sustainable Farming Scheme placed on hold until 2026

    2024-05-15T00:00:00Z

    Rural Affairs Secretary Huw Irranca-Davies has confirmed a new timeframe for the introduction of the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS).The Welsh Government said the delay would help Welsh producers while safeguarding the environment.Irranca-Davies confirmed that the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) would continue to be available in 2025, with the proposed SFS ...

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    Welsh Government forms Roundtable to work on SFS

    2024-05-08T00:00:00Z

    The Welsh Rural Affairs Secretary has formed a Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) Ministerial Roundtable to review the Scheme and "find a way forward" that works for everyone. Huw Irranca-Davies, Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs.Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies, said: "We have had ...

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    HCC showcases sustainable Welsh meat to Italian trade delegates

    2024-05-06T00:00:00Z

    Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has welcomed a trade delegation from Italy to help strengthen export relationships.Italian delegates visited the Roderick family farm in the Usk Valley.During a tour of the processing facilities at Kepak's Merthyr Tydfil site and a tour at Newton farm, a beef and ...

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    HCC promotes environmentally-friendly livestock systems

    2024-04-29T00:00:00Z

    Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has reminded the public of the role livestock farming plays in looking after the environment.Emily Jones farms alongside her parents, producing Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef.HCC stressed that there is a marked difference in production systems across the world. Rachael Madeley-Davies, HCC's ...

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    Welsh meat vending machine gains approval

    2024-04-29T00:00:00Z

    Meat supplier and slaughterhouse Cig Oen Caron in Tregaron, Wales has received approval for its proposed planning of two meat vending machines.The approved vending machines will house specialty cuts of meat, available to locals round the clock.The on-site building, which will house two vending machines, will be stocked with "locally-sourced ...

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    Welsh producers to highlight sustainability during Great British Beef Week

    2024-04-22T00:00:00Z

    According to Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC), Welsh Beef producers will highlight the sector's sustainability credentials during Great British Beef Week, held 23-30th April.Ben and Ethan Williams work on Garth Farm near Cardiff.The nationwide campaign was created by Ladies in Beef, and founded by Devon beef producer ...

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    Welsh abattoir submits request to build meat vending machine

    2024-04-15T00:00:00Z

    A livestock market site has sought permission from Ceredigion County Council planners to construct a meat vending machine building at its abattoir site Cig Oen Caron in Wales.The vending machine will reportedly house locally sourced meat to the local community.Cig Oen Caron currently operates from Rhyd Y Gwreiddyn in Tregaron ...

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    Price stability predicted for future beef market - HCC

    2024-04-05T00:00:00Z

    Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has reported that supply of Welsh beef is expected to tighten, potentially causing medium term price stability.HCC said that deadweight prices were strong, with some higher than the five-year average.Looking at data from British Cattle Movement Service (BCMS), HCC said that the ...