Beef
American drought results in production imbalance
Rabobank’s Global Cattle Price Index dropped 7% from Q1 levels, driven mainly by generally weaker demand together with a stronger US dollar. On the…
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Milk production increases but stays within quota
The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) has received end of year details from milk purchasers and direct sellers of the amount of milk which was produced for…
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Schmallenberg virus circulating, say scientists
Schmallenberg virus could circulate across the UK after the virus has over-wintered according to results uncovered by the Royal Veterinary College…
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Milk price threatens more than just farmers, says AIC
The current lack of profitability in the dairy and pig sectors threatens more than just farmers, according to the Agricultural Industries…
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Dairy farming on 'knife-edge' as farmers meet MP
Dairy farmers from Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire expressed their concerns for the future of the dairy industry as they met with Simon Hart, MP…
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NFU target local authorities procurement policies
In a recent letter to the Welsh Council Leader's, the NFU has asked them to review milk and dairy products procurement contracts and policies in…
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Dairy coalition vows to keep up pressure on retailers
Pressure will be kept on retailers who don't pay dairy farmers a fair price, members of the dairy coalition announced today. The coalition includes…
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New constitution approved for National Beef Association
The National Beef Association has ratified a new constitution and the establishment of a new board. The new board will replace the review committee…
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Proposed changes to stocktaking rules welcomed
The Accounting Council have decided to make "fair value" for biological assets optional rather than mandatory as the minutes of their July meeting…
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Renewable Obligation response is 'good news' for wind energy
Developers of onshore wind projects have received welcome news as the government announced a lower than expected reduction in the Renewables…
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