N.Ireland
The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) has completed a comprehensive review of Northern Ireland’s Beef and Lamb Farm Quality Assurance Scheme
Beef
The reduced supply of cattle in recent weeks has been hindering processor attempts to reduce prices paid to farmers in the beef trade
Beef prices can be expected to remain relatively strong for the foreseeable future due to scarcity in cow supplies
Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) chief executive, Colin Smith, has highlighted the significance of beef and lamb exports
Bovine tuberculosis (bTB) is regarded by many farming families as the most significant threat to their businesses.
Colin Smith was appointed as chief executive officer of the Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) 12 months ago.
Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) chief executive, Colin Smith, has noted the recommendations of a farm quality assurance review body.
LMC chief executive, Colin Smith, is keen to focus on the positives regarding the prospects for farm quality assured beef and lamb in 2025.
Beef News
Livestock and meat Commission (LMC) chief executive, Colin Smith, is confirming that the outlook for beef prices will remain strong
The SIAL exhibition, held in Paris, alternates with Cologne’s Anuga event on a biennial basis, attracting crowds from around the world...
Calf registrations in Northern Ireland (NI) have fallen by 5.5% in the first half of 2024, according to data from the NIFAIS.
In efforts to raise awareness of sheep farming, the UFU are promoting Love Lamb Week which will begin on Sunday.
Sheep
A contraction in supplies will be the key factor determining international sheep market trends over the coming months.
The average prime beef carcase weights in Northern Ireland (NI) over the first six months of this year (2024) has remained steady with...
The number of sheep coming weekly from NI for slaughter in the ROI has remained at over 3,000 head since the middle of June.
This week for British beef week, the UFU is bringing consumers behind the farm gate to strengthen their connection with their beef....
Over 85,000 sheep from Northern Ireland (NI) have been slaughtered in approved Republic of Ireland (ROI) export premises to-date in 2024.
Colin Smith takes over the role as chief executive of the LMC at a time of significant change for the beef and sheep sectors
The new ‘Irish Grass Fed Beef' PGI status is a win-win scenario for Irish beef farmers, Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue said.
The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) has announced that, following an open competition, Colin...
The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) is urging farmers to exercise care and vigilance when...
The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) is strongly advising farmers to have their say in the current debate, centred on future bovine...
The outlook for Northern Ireland’s beef and lamb sector is promising as they move into 2024, according to Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC).
