Sheep News
IFA sheep meeting: No live lamb for processing coming from GB
The importation of lamb from the UK, whether live or in carcass form, was a major talking point and source...
Lamb
Agri-Business
Study supports evidence on red meat as part of a healthy diet
A study has shown that fresh beef and lamb contributed to intakes of important nutrients, which adds to the existing...
Beef
Publication of key evidence on societal role of meat
Scientific experts announced today (Monday, January 16), the release of key evidence and conclusions following the International Summit on the...
Beef News
French beef output on the decline - LMC
According to the Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) for Northern Ireland, French beef output has declined by around 11% over...
Sheep
Lairage 'not used in years' back in action to export lambs to France
A consignment of lambs made their way out of the country last week for processing to a key Irish export...
Agri-Business
IBLA: Forward beef and lamb contracts 'fundamental' for farmers
The Irish Beef and Lamb Association (IBLA) has said that forward contracts are a “fundamental requirement” to insulate beef and...
N.Ireland
LMC completes review of Farm Quality Assurance Scheme
A ‘robust’ review of the Northern Ireland Beef and Lamb Farm Quality Assurance Scheme (NIBL FQAS) has been completed by...
Agri-Business
Bord Bia: Campaigns worth €8m aim to grow Irish food exports to Asia
Bord Bia has today (Thursday, September 1) launched two campaigns, with a combined budget of €8 million, aiming to substantially...
N.Ireland
UFU: Importance of sheep sector as 'Love Lamb Week' begins
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) says it is more important than ever for consumers to show their support for ‘Love...
N.Ireland
UFU: Sustainability for future of Farm Quality Assurance Scheme
Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president, David Brown has highlighted the benefits of the Northern Ireland Beef and Lamb Farm Quality...
Sheep News
Input costs and grass shortage resulting in low fat score in lambs
Significant numbers of Irish lambs are currently being finished with too-low a fat score, according to Bord Bia’s sheep sector...
Rural Life
Upheaval impacting on farmers' health
Against a backdrop of rapid upheaval in agriculture, volatile commodity markets, rising input costs and demands to mitigate the impact...
Sheep
Sheep trade: Lamb prices edge back a further 10c/kg
Lamb prices have edged back a further 10c/kg on this time last week with the latest pull in prices now...
Sheep News
INHFA: Slashing lamb price is 'opportunistic and damaging'
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers’ Association (INHFA) has said that the reduction in the quoted price for lambs by...
Sheep News
30% increase in exports of NI lambs to the ROI
Exports of lambs from Northern Ireland (NI) to the Republic of Ireland (ROI) in 2022 are up 30% on 2021’s...
Sheep Technical
Prices top €392 at Cooley sheep breeders' sales
Cooley Sheep Breeders’ held its inaugural sale of ewes with lambs at-foot on Saturday (May 21) which saw prices reach...
N.Ireland
LMC: Red meat sales from NI to rest of UK total £1bn
The Northern Ireland Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) has completed its activities for the 2021/2022 financial year, indicating that red...
N.Ireland
Opportunities to expand the export of red meat from NI to develop
Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) chief executive, Ian Stevenson believes that opportunities to expand the export of red meat from...
