Beef

Research by Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) found the majority of shoppers said they would prefer meat free products to be displayed separately to meat products. 

Soil Association said abattoirs are an essential cornerstone of local supply chains but they are struggling due to a lack of government funding

It was the Charolais champion, Balymyle Sandy from William David and James Albert Connolly, Ballynahinch, County Down, which was crowned this year’s beef champion.

Beef export to the US has a tariff of 26.4 per cent once the annual 65,000 tonnes is met for countries like the UK, Brazil, Ireland, Japan, the Netherlands, and Paraguay (pending) who access the US beef market through the O

Boosting meats credentials among consumers in a highly competitive marketplace was a hot topic at the Association of Independent Meat Wholesalers (AIMS) annual conference, held in Londons Butchers Hall.

Support for rare breeds through a Coronation fund would be a fitting way to celebrate the Kings Coronation year and recognition of him being a lifelong champion for native breeds.

The Simmental breed attracted the days high bid of 16,000gns, to average 5,828, up 195 on the year on the year for the 24 bulls sold, with a clearance rate of 75 per cent.

Former Defra Secretary George Eustice is calling for a Coronation fund to support native livestock breeds