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Experts predict pork boost this Christmas amid cost-of-living crisis
Christmas could bring a boost to pork as it offers a cheaper alternative for those still looking to indulge amid the cost-of-living crisis, experts…
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Marts to donate Scotch Lamb for St Andrew's Day campaign
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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COP27: Toolkit launched to show red meat sector's climate goals
Four UK red meat bodies have published a toolkit to showcase what the industry is doing to combat climate change as COP27 gets underway next week…
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Retailers stocking more British pork but 'more can be done'
Figures show that retailers are stocking a higher proportion of British pork compared to a year ago, but the pig sector says more can still be done…
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Staff at Food Standards Agency vote not to strike over Christmas
A potential strike by workers at the Food Standards Agency (FSA) which could have led to meat shortages during the festive period has now been…
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'Brexit barrier': Sheep sector slams new rule for meat exports to EU
A significant amount of the UK’s meat production may become non-compliant for export to the EU if proposed changes are implemented, the sheep sector…
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Plans to link Welsh red meat levy to rate of inflation
The Welsh red meat levy could increase by 8.8% next year to match the current rate of inflation, Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has…
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Significant dip in UK sheep meat production, figures show
UK sheep meat production saw a significant dip in September on the back of a low slaughter, according to the latest Defra figures. Production last…
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NI lamb price falling short of production costs, union warns
The return Northern Irish farmers are receiving for their lamb is not enough to cover production costs, the Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) has warned…
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EU biggest customer of Scottish red meat as trade rebounds to £80m
Scottish exports of red meat and offal sold outside the UK rebounded to £80.5m in the year to July 2022, with sales heavily dominated by trade with…
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