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Lochhead queries sharp drop in beef prices
Concerns raised by farmers over a considerable drop in the price of cattle are being looked in to by Scottish Rural Affairs Secretary Richard…
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Livestock producers 'bitterly disappointed' at waste disposal plans
Plans by St Merryn Foods to increase charges for processing beef and lamb have left beef livestock producers bitterly disappointed, the NFU said…
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Falling price for new season lamb gives cause for concern
Farmers have expressed growing concern for the British lamb market as new season lamb prices have come under pressure in recent weeks. “Late April…
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Growth in global meat market
In 2014, the global meat market increased in volume by 3% as a result of growing demand from emerging markets. India was the leading growth market…
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Scottish meat industry to benefit from €1.2m grant
The Scottish red meat industry is set to benefit from a €1.2 million (£861,000) grant secured from the European Commission (EC) by Quality Meat…
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Retailers should commit to sourcing British lamb, farmers urge
Retailers should confirm their commitments to sourcing UK lamb this season, farmers have urged. With next month traditionally regarded as the start…
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Beef farmers had 'difficult start to 2015'
Beef farmers have had a difficult start to 2015, driven by a combination of factors some of which are outwith producers’ control, according to Stuart…
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National Beef Week has Yorkshire focus
The fifth national Great British Beef Week centred on St George’s Day on April 23 will have Yorkshire beef production at its heart. Not only is York…
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Asda apologises over lamb mislabeling
A leading retailer has apologised after selling imported lamb in a Borders store incorrectly labelled as being born, bred and slaughtered in the UK…
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Pay day for Scottish beef farmers
Rural Affairs Secretary Richard Lochhead confirmed that around 7,600 Scottish farmers will receive their Scottish Beef Scheme (SBS) payments today…
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