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MPs warn illegal meat could trigger major disease outbreak
The UK is facing its biggest food safety threat since the horse meat scandal, MPs have warned, as illegal meat smuggling into Britain reaches what…
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Hybu Cig Cymru faces calls for urgent reform amid crisis
A Senedd Committee has sounded the alarm over the future of Hybu Cig Cymru (HCC), urging major reforms to restore trust and accountability. The…
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Voucher scheme relaunched to bring Scotch meat to pupils
Scottish classrooms are set to sizzle this term as the Meat Voucher Scheme relaunches, giving teachers the chance to bring Scotch beef and lamb to…
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'Start with Scotch' returns as autumn meat campaign unveiled
‘Start with Scotch’ is back this autumn as the Scottish red meat sector ramps up a nationwide drive for Scotch Beef, Scotch Lamb and Specially…
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Study finds abattoir numbers falling, leaving farmers exposed
A sharp decline in smaller abattoirs is reshaping the beef and lamb supply chain, with major implications for farmers, rural communities and…
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English red meat worth £5.5bn to UK economy, figures show
England’s red meat industry added £5.5 billion to the UK economy in 2023, highlighting its vital role in jobs, communities and the countryside, new…
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Sheep farmers back heritage drive to preserve native breeds
The National Sheep Association (NSA) says its British Heritage Sheep project is transforming how consumers discover lamb, hogget and mutton, by…
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UK red meat exports hit £966m on soaring global demand
UK red meat exports surged to £966 million in the first six months of 2025, almost 10% higher than last year, as strong prices offset tighter cattle…
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Quality Meat Scotland backs genetics drive to cut emissions
Quality Meat Scotland is backing a major study into how smarter breeding can slash greenhouse gas emissions while boosting efficiency on Britain’s…
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Supermarkets keep faith with British pork, survey shows
Home-grown pork continues to dominate supermarket shelves, with new 'Porkwatch' figures showing 87% of fresh pork sold by major UK retailers in July…
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