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Livestock and Meat commission

New LMC chief executive to prioritise 3-year strategic plan

N.Ireland

over 1 year ago

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...

LMC appoints chief executive

N.Ireland

over 1 year ago

LMC appoints chief executive

The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) has announced that, following an open competition, Colin...

LMC urges vigilance when working with slurry

N.Ireland

over 1 year ago

LMC urges vigilance when working with slurry

The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) is urging farmers to exercise care and vigilance when...

New Board appointed to Livestock and Meat Commission

N.Ireland

about 2 years ago

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...

DAERA extends LMC chair and board appointments

N.Ireland

over 2 years ago

DAERA extends LMC chair and board appointments

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced the extension of...

Sheep

about 7 years ago

More Northern Irish lambs head south for slaughter

The number of Northern Irish lambs, which crossed the border for direct slaughter in the Republic...

More Northern Irish lambs head south for slaughter

Beef

over 7 years ago

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...

Latest Gira report profiles world meat trends for the next decade

Sheep

almost 8 years ago

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...

100,000 NI lambs slaughtered down south since September

N.Ireland

about 8 years ago

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...

Over £100,000 paid for BVD calves in Northern Ireland

Sheep

about 8 years ago

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...

Northern Irish sheep an increased presence in southern plants

Agri-Business

over 8 years ago

Sheep slaughterings surge 17% year-on-year

Sheep slaughterings rose an impressive 17% in April compared to the same month last year, according...

Sheep slaughterings surge 17% year-on-year

Sheep

over 8 years ago

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...

Poor summer sees a carryover of hoggets in Northern Ireland

Beef

almost 9 years ago

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...

Irish R3 heifer prices rise above the EU average

Beef

almost 9 years ago

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...

North/South heifer price divide breaks the €120/head barrier

Sheep

almost 9 years ago

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...

Almost 50% of Northern Irish lambs slaughtered down south in November

Agri-Business

almost 9 years ago

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...

UK consumers spending less on beef and lamb

N.Ireland

almost 9 years ago

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-sired dairy cattle become more common in Northern Ireland

Sheep

almost 9 years ago

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...

Almost 30,000 Northern Irish lambs slaughtered in the Republic in November

Beef

almost 9 years ago

Irish heifer prices continue to decline, gap widens with the North

Heifer prices in the Republic of Ireland for the week ending November 6 are down by 1.8c/kg on the...

Irish heifer prices continue to decline, gap widens with the North

Beef

almost 9 years ago

North/south beef price gap widens again

Ireland remains in eighth place on the overall Livestock and Meat Commission’s (LMC) EU...

North/south beef price gap widens again

Beef

about 9 years ago

Ireland remains in eighth position on EU heifer price table

Ireland has remained in eighth position on the Livestock and Meat Commission’s EU heifer price...

Ireland remains in eighth position on EU heifer price table

Beef

about 9 years ago

Young bull slaughterings on the rise in Northern Ireland

There has been a significant increase in the number of young bull slaughterings in Northern Irish...

Young bull slaughterings on the rise in Northern Ireland

Sheep

about 9 years ago

Under finished lambs now an issue in Northern Ireland

There has been an increase in the number of under finished lambs presenting for slaughter in...

Under finished lambs now an issue in Northern Ireland

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