Beef
Farming groups agree cattle purchase code
The BMPA and the NFU have agreed the scope of this code which is now set to be introduced. At last year’s Beef Summit, hosted by Defra food and…
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'There's beef, there's Scottish beef, then there's Scotch Beef'
Scotch Beef PGI and Scotch Lamb PGI will be on retail shelves throughout Sweden as a result of a new partnership involving Quality Meat Scotland on…
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New TB testing regime may not be viable for smaller farms, NFU warns
Changes to the way bovine TB testing is delivered in England should not result in farmers having to pay towards testing costs if they want to keep…
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Festive beef demand leads to sales growth
Increased demand for beef during the Christmas period led to year-on-year sales growth in both value and volume, according to AHDB/EBLEX analysis of…
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Imbalances persist in our supply chains, says NFUS President in final address
In his final address to NFU Scotland’s AGM as President, Borders farmer Nigel Miller has called on the momentum established in 2014 to continue. Mr…
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EU report reveals scale of antibiotic overuse in farming
A new EU report shows for the first time that farm animals account for about two thirds of all antibiotics used in 26 European countries. The joint…
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Supermarkets 'not profiting' from dairy crisis, says Morrisons
It's up to the milk processors to set the price paid to farmers, we are not profiting from the milk price cuts, Morrisons' Agricultural Manager…
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UK beef and lamb flourishes in France
The beef and lamb division of the Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) showcased its innovative cuts at SIRHA in Lyon. SIRHA is…
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Companies bid for new TB testing role
A new national service company has been formed to bid for appointment as a delivery partner for bovine TB and other farm animal disease testing under…
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Red Tractor consulting beef industry on whole life assurance
Red Tractor Assurance is seeking views on how we might move forward to a position where beef cattle spend all of their life on assured farms. We have…
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