N.Ireland
The UFU, LMC, and the NI Dairy Council have launched a landmark independent study into the indirect costs of bovine tuberculosis (bTB).
Agri-Business
A conference recently hosted by Invest NI has highlighted the potential to boost red meat inclusion rates in consumer diets.
Calf registrations in Northern Ireland rose for the first time in 3 years during 2025 with a "modest" increase of 5,072 head from 2024.
The importance of the Beef and Lamb Farm Quality Assurance Scheme (FQAS) for Northern Ireland has been confirmed.
Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) chief executive, Colin Smith, has highlighted the significance of a new farm health and safety campaign.
Beef
The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) has confirmed that tightening supplies characterised beef and sheep markets throughout 2025.
The Ulster Farmers’ Union has said today's announcement on inheritance tax "represents a step in the right direction for farming families".
With the presence of bluetongue (BTV-3) now confirmed in Northern Ireland (NI), the Livestock and...
90 percent of shoppers say they are regularly purchasing or eating red meat, according to new research from the Livestock and Meat Commission
The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) has completed a comprehensive review of Northern Ireland’s Beef and Lamb Farm Quality Assurance Scheme
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...
