N.Ireland
New LMC chief executive to prioritise 3-year strategic plan
Colin Smith takes over the role as chief executive of the Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) at a time of...
Livestock and Meat commission
N.Ireland
LMC appoints chief executive
The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) has announced that, following an open competition, Colin Smith has been appointed as chief...
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Register now for the Farm Well Hub Series
The Farm Well Hub is a new Irish on-line resource specifically dedicated to farmers mental health & wellbeing. The Farm...
N.Ireland
LMC urges vigilance when working with slurry
The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) is urging farmers to exercise care and vigilance when working with slurry as the...
N.Ireland
New Board appointed to Livestock and Meat Commission
The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) has confirmed the appointment of Joe M Stewart OBE, LLP, JP as chair of...
N.Ireland
DAERA extends LMC chair and board appointments
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced the extension of the appointments of the chair and...
Sheep
More Northern Irish lambs head south for slaughter
The number of Northern Irish lambs, which crossed the border for direct slaughter in the Republic of Ireland, stood at...
Beef
Latest Gira report profiles world meat trends for the next decade
Northern Ireland’s Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) has procured the latest Long Term Meat Strategy Report, produced by the renowned...
Sheep
100,000 NI lambs slaughtered down south since September
Just over 100,000 Northern Irish (NI) lambs have been slaughtered in sheepmeat plants in the Republic of Ireland since late...
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Watch: Rugby legend on tackling resistant worms in cattle
At this time of year, many farmers are organising their animal health plan and tackling resistant worms to cover their...
N.Ireland
Over £100,000 paid for BVD calves in Northern Ireland
£103,800 (€112,856) has been paid to farmers who have removed BVD-positive calves from their herds in Northern Ireland, the Livestock...
Sheep
Northern Irish sheep an increased presence in southern plants
Over 19,000 Northern Irish lambs were slaughtered in sheepmeat plants based in the Republic of Ireland this month, new figures...
Agri-Business
Sheep slaughterings surge 17% year-on-year
Sheep slaughterings rose an impressive 17% in April compared to the same month last year, according to the latest data...
Sheep
Poor summer sees a carryover of hoggets in Northern Ireland
The total number of sheep slaughtered in Northern Ireland during 2017 to date is up 4% on the corresponding period...
Beef
Irish R3 heifer prices rise above the EU average
Irish R3 heifer prices have risen to be 2.2c/kg higher than the EU average, after a period of being below...
Beef
North/South heifer price divide breaks the €120/head barrier
The price difference between Irish and Northern Irish R3 heifers stood at 44c/kg during the week ending December 18, figures...
Sheep
Almost 50% of Northern Irish lambs slaughtered down south in November
Approximately 50% of the Northern Irish lamb supply was slaughtered in the Republic of Ireland during the month of November....
Agri-Business
UK consumers spending less on beef and lamb
UK consumers have spent less on beef and lamb in recent weeks, with expenditure on beef falling during the 12...
N.Ireland
Beef-sired dairy cattle become more common in Northern Ireland
Beef-sired dairy cattle are becoming more common in Northern Ireland and are likely to add to the beef supply in...
Sheep
Almost 30,000 Northern Irish lambs slaughtered in the Republic in November
The number of Northern Irish lambs slaughtered in the Republic of Ireland almost hit 30,000 head during the month of...