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Low cattle prices could harm rural heritage
Beef consumption is robust, retail sales volumes are up and retail prices are relatively stable, but prices paid to beef cattle farmers have fallen…
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Differentiation holds the key for English beef industry
Generic promotion won't lift low cattle prices according to the English Beef and Lamb Executive (EBLEX). In a world without offsetting payments, only…
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NFU plans 'Beef Summit'
NFU President Tim Bennett is planning a 'beef summit' to discuss the price crisis that is threatening the future of the industry. Mr Bennett, from…
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Lifting of beef export ban a step closer
An EC report released this week has opened the way for the lifting of the UK's beef export ban and provides a welcome boost to the livestock…
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Brecon beef producers speak out
"If the UK is serious about its beef industry then primary producers need more commitment from retailers and government, otherwise if we are not…
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Beef market opportunities
THE change to the OTM rule will present challenges but the dairy industry can take advantage of the opportunities it offers. Speaking at the Dairy…
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Rethink cull policy following Over Thirty Month Scheme
Beef and dairy producers are being urged to rethink their culling policy following the decision to reopen the market for cow beef in November…
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British Beef has a great future say farmers
Beef farmers in the East Midlands have welcomed the Defra announcement that the Over Thirty Month Scheme (OTMS) will end on 7 November. The scheme…
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NFU Cymbru speaks out about current livestock market situation
NFU Cymru has expressed its anger and frustration at the negative messages coming from the supply chain to beef and lamb producers in Wales and…
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Monmouthshire farmers speak out about current beef prices
Monmouthshire members of NFU Cymru have praised the announcement that over thirty month beef would be back in the food chain as of 7 November in a…
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