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Watchdog to investigate ABP's acquisition of two ScotBeef facilities
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into the acquisition of two Scotbeef red meat facilities by Irish red meat…
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Trade mission to Kuwait set to boost UK meat export opportunities
A trade mission to Kuwait hosted by the AHDB will explore export opportunities for red meat and dairy in the Middle Eastern market. Five exporters…
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Scottish farmers urged to 'bank a lamb' as part of annual initiative
Scottish sheep producers are being encouraged to ‘bank a lamb’ to help tell the story of sheep farming as a St Andrew’s Day initiative gets underway…
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'Sea change' in attitude needed to bolster UK food security, MPs warn
The government has been told by a cross-party group of MPs to commit to a 'sea change' in its attitude towards food security. The new report, by EFRA…
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Love Lamb Week returns to highlight British lamb's credentials
Love Lamb Week is set to make a return in September to promote British lamb by teaming up with popular farming influencers on social media to share…
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New Welsh Lamb PGI campaign puts farmers as stars of the show
Farmers who produce Welsh Lamb PGI are at the centre of a new campaign which aims to boost sales of the food product. The Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat…
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Abattoirs report lamb numbers up but carcase weights lighter
Reduced carcase weights are limiting production volumes despite sheep and cattle numbers climbing during the first half of 2023, according to the…
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Value of Welsh food exports hits new record high
The value of Welsh food exports hit a new record last year, reaching nearly £800 million, figures show. The industry’s exports increased by £157m…
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Defra ditches plans to roll out compulsory animal welfare labelling
Defra has ditched plans to consult on proposals to roll out compulsory animal welfare labelling on food products following industry criticism. Under…
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New GHG study points to encouraging results for Welsh farms
A new study of the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions produced by red meat enterprises has shown that Welsh farms are below the benchmark for similar…
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