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Co-op to cut cost of over 200 of own brand meat products
The announcement that the Co-operative's food division is to cut the cost of over 200 of its own brand meat products shows the challenges facing the…
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Experts predict sheep and beef production to rise in 2016
Both sheepmeat and beef production are anticipated to rise year-on-year during 2016, according to the latest edition of Hybu Cig Cymru-Meat Promotion…
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Sheep meat inspection improvements on trial
A new list of post-mortem rejection conditions (conditions which result in all or part of a carcase being rejected for human consumption) is being…
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AHDB Beef & Lamb prepares ground for US market access
US import requirements for beef hav been the focus of a key industry meeting hosted by AHDB Beef & Lamb. Dr Kenneth Petersen, senior vice president…
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Top Scottish butchers scoop lamb innovation award
Two Scottish butchers who pride themselves on the quality of their meat and their diverse product ranges have won the Scotch Lamb PGI Innovation…
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Pig slaughterings higher last month
United Kingdom clean pig slaughterings were 2.4 percent higher than in January 2015 at 979,000 head. Pigmeat production was 86,000 tonnes, 4.1…
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Farmers should 'resist attempts' by factories to talk down beef prices
Factories are attempting to erode confidence in the beef trade by threatening price and weight cuts to try and force out suppliers of cattle…
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Workshops will highlight role of EBVs in bull selection process
A series of free practical workshops to assist beef producers to select the most efficient and profitable breeding lines is being held across…
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'Current low feed prices are doing nothing to reduce pig producers’ losses'
Current low feed prices are doing nothing to reduce pig producers’ losses, reports the National Pig Association. Nearly all are losing another £7 on…
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New markets announced for NI meat
Ulster Farmers Union deputy president, Ivor Ferguson, has said the announcement that Northern Ireland can now export beef and pork to two key…
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