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    NSA "alarmed" by findings of Sustainable Farming Scheme impact assessment

    2024-01-30T00:00:00Z

    The National Sheep Association (NSA) has said that it is "deeply concerned" about the findings of a Welsh Government impact assessment into the proposed Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) affecting Wales's agricultural sector. The assessment predicted a potential loss of 5,500 jobs on Welsh farms.Phil Stocker, NSA chief executive.The modelling, which ...

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    HCC launches its red meat campaign 'Quit the Quitting'

    2024-01-17T00:00:00Z

    Red meat promotion body Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has launched a new campaign that encourages the public not to 'quit' red meat in the name of 'healthy living'.Welsh beef pad Thai.The campaign, titled 'Quit the Quitting', launched on Friday 12th January. According to HCC, this is ...

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    Welsh Craft Butcher of the Year returns for 2024

    2024-01-05T00:00:00Z

    The Welsh Craft Butcher of the Year final will be held at the Welsh International Culinary Championships (WICC), taking place from 22nd-24th January 2024 at the International Convention Centre Wales (ICC Wales), Newport. Welsh Craft Butcher of the Year 2023 winner Adam Jones in front of his display.The free event ...

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    HCC publishes red meat and livestock statistics

    2024-01-04T00:00:00Z

    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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    Beef and sheep farmers to consider increasing stock numbers in 2024, says HCC

    2023-12-21T00:00:00Z

    A survey by Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has revealed that here has been a "considerable improvement" in sheep and beef producer intentions, with 75% of Welsh farms now expected to maintain or increase stock numbers in the short term.HCC reported that 75% of beef farmers said ...

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    Welsh lamb on its way to Japan, says HCC

    2023-11-30T00:00:00Z

    At the trade body's industry breakfast, Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has announced a new export deal to send Welsh lamb to Japan.HCC chair Catherine Smith.“I can tell you today that Welsh lamb is on its way to Japan,” said HCC chair Catherine Smith. “It will be ...

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    HCC predicts results of project will enhance PGI Welsh lamb

    2023-11-27T00:00:00Z

    Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has released the results of a five-year industry-led research project, stating that it may "further enhance the envied reputation" of PGI Welsh lamb quality around the world.Taste panels formed a significant part of the research undertaken during the project.Four trials were conducted ...

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    HCC reports “more demand” from consumers at annual conference

    2023-11-14T00:00:00Z

    Chair of Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC), Catherine Smith told industry delegates at its annual conference that the trade body has seen “more demand from UK consumers for high-quality and home produced beef.”HCC chair Catherine Smith.The conference was held in Builth Wells on 9th November, and featured ...

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    Lamb purchases increase despite high costs, says HCC

    2023-11-07T00:00:00Z

    Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has reported that increases in both sheep export tonnages and lamb domestic consumer sales volumes help form a "positive set of headlines" within the latest round of red meat industry statistics.Despite the increase in lamb prices, consumers opted to treat themselves to ...

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    Projects to reduce red meat emissions backed by Welsh Government

    2023-11-06T00:00:00Z

    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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    HCC on the lookout for new Working Group members

    2023-10-30T00:00:00Z

    Meat trade body Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) is looking to recruit new members to its Sustainable Innovation and Research Working Group.HCC chair Catherine Smith.HCC has announced that it is looking to recruit up to 10 members for its new Sustainable Innovation and Research Working Group, which ...

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    Red meat to be championed at TasteWales event

    2023-10-17T00:00:00Z

    BlasCymru/TasteWales is set to return between 25th-26th October, with Welsh organisations highlighting the importance of red meat at the food and drink trade fair.Minister for Rural Affairs Lesley Griffiths.The fair will be held at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Wales, Newport, and is to be sponsored by a range of ...

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    'Meat eating myths' a key topic of HCC annual conference

    2023-10-17T00:00:00Z

    Professor Dr. Peer Ederer, who is working to debunk the myths surrounding the nutritional value of red meat, will be a keynote speaker at the Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) annual conference in November.Professor Dr Peer Ederer will be speaking at the HCC conference in November.Ederer is ...

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    Welsh meat showcased by HCC at Anuga 2023

    2023-10-10T00:00:00Z

    Welsh food producers are showcasing their products at the global trade food and drink fair Anuga 2023, with the aim of securing new buyers and export deals.HCC will join Welsh food producers at Anuga 2023, showcasing Welsh meat to a global audience.Anuga 2023 takes place in Cologne, Germany from 7th-11th ...

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    Welsh beef sector hopes for long-term market stability

    2023-09-27T00:00:00Z

    According to Hybu Cig Cymru-Meat Promotion Wales (HCC), the Welsh beef sector may see long-term market stability and positive price growth following new calf registration numbers, which matched other statistics showing supply tightening from the end of 2024 forward.Calf registration numbers were down 2% year-on-year.The September edition of HCC's Market ...

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    Welsh beef industry hopes September sunshine will help raise beef prices

    2023-09-18T00:00:00Z

    According to Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC), the Welsh beef industry is hoping the Indian summer heat will help to further boost prices.The Welsh beef industry is hoping that warmer weather in September will encourage people to bring out the barbecues.“Prices in recent days have picked up ...

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    HCC hosts cooking sessions for schoolchildren

    2023-08-10T00:00:00Z

    Welsh red meat promotion body Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has visited schools and events across Wales, ahead of the peak season for PGI Welsh Lamb.Schoolchildren help HCC's Elwen Roberts (back right) cook up a feast at the National Sheep Association event near Newtown, Powys.As part of ...

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    HCC 2023 Scholars announced at Royal Welsh Show

    2023-08-02T00:00:00Z

    Two Brecon livestock farmers have been announced as this year's Hybu Cig Cymru (HCC) Scholars at the Royal Welsh Show.L-R: Dan Jones, Alison Harvey, Tudor Roderick.Dan Jones from Llandudno and Tudor Roderick from Brecon have been announced as the 2023 HCC Scholars during the Royal Welsh Show in Builth Wells.The ...

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    Welsh meat exports up 42% from 2021 levels

    2023-07-26T00:00:00Z

    Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths has announced that Welsh meat exports were worth £265 million in 2022, seeing a 42% increase from 2021 figures.Welsh meat exports were valued at £265 million in 2022.Griffiths revealed at the Royal Welsh Show that meat and meat products were the highest value export categories ...

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    HCC chair calls for "new social contract" to promote Welsh red meat products

    2023-07-24T00:00:00Z

    Plans to boost the international branding of Wales’ sustainable red meat products were unveiled by HCC chair Catherine Smith at the Royal Welsh Show on Monday 24th July 2023.HCC chair Catherine Smith.Smith explained that HCC continues to operate in a crowded consumer marketplace, where red meat products are “surrounded by ...