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British shoppers spend 1.6% more on beef despite buying less

Beef

1 day ago

British shoppers spend 1.6% more on beef despite buying less

A fall in volume of beef sold in British retail outlets over the past three months was offset by in increase in prices, according to AHDB.

Farmers urged to tighten biosecurity as bird flu cases confirmed in UK

N.Ireland

3 days ago

Farmers urged to tighten biosecurity as bird flu cases confirmed in UK

All bird keepers are being urged to review and strengthen their biosecurity now, ahead of the...

Fourth week of GB beef price gains amid supply constraints

Agri-Business

12 days ago

Fourth week of GB beef price gains amid supply constraints

The combined average market price of all prime-grade cattle in Great Britain (GB) rose 7p from the previous week to 635p/kg.

Vigilance urged as first case of bird flu confirmed in Scotland

Pig/Poultry

14 days ago

Vigilance urged as first case of bird flu confirmed in Scotland

Bird keepers are being urged to protect their birds against highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) after a case was confirmed in Scotland.

AHDB pushes for more international showcasing of British meats

Beef

29 days ago

AHDB pushes for more international showcasing of British meats

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Boards (AHDB) is pushing for more international showcasing of British farming

Pig/Poultry

about 1 month ago

New EU resources aim to curb bird flu risk

A range of resources to help farmers prevent the spread of avian influenza across Europe have been published.

New EU resources aim to curb bird flu risk

N.Ireland

about 2 months ago

Can finisher pigs thrive on 0.35% phosphorus rations?

The amount of phosphorus finishing pigs require in their diets to maintain productivity is the subject of research in Northern Ireland.

Can finisher pigs thrive on 0.35% phosphorus rations?

Pig/Poultry

about 2 months ago

Salmonella cases linked to imported eggs rise to over 470

Salmonella cases linked to three clusters currently affecting the UK have risen to 474, with two deaths, according to UKHSA.

Salmonella cases linked to imported eggs rise to over 470

Pig/Poultry

2 months ago

Govt investigation links imported eggs to salmonella outbreak

An investigation has found that imported eggs could have caused the recent outbreak of salmonella, which has resulted in one death.

Govt investigation links imported eggs to salmonella outbreak

N.Ireland

3 months ago

Traditional pig breeds take centre stage at Castlewellan Show 2026

Recent years have seen great strides made in maintaining active numbers of traditional pig breeds at viable levels.

Traditional pig breeds take centre stage at Castlewellan Show 2026

Pig/Poultry

3 months ago

Scottish govt provides £2m in support for independent pig producers

The Scottish government launched a £2 million support scheme to help with "significant market challenges" facing independent pig producers.

Scottish govt provides £2m in support for independent pig producers

Agri-Business

3 months ago

Chinese pork production continues to increase as imports fall – report

Pork production in China has continued to increase in 2026 driven by productivity gains and increased slaughtering, according to AHDB.

Chinese pork production continues to increase as imports fall – report

N.Ireland

4 months ago

How does birth order affect piglet survival rates?

Farmers could save up to one piglet per litter by focusing on the wellbeing of pigs born late in the farrowing process.

How does birth order affect piglet survival rates?

Pig/Poultry

4 months ago

Australia confirms first case of H5N1 bird flu

The H5N1 strain of avian influenza (bird flu) has been detected in Australia for the first time,...

Australia confirms first case of H5N1 bird flu

N.Ireland

4 months ago

DAFM urged to ensure movement of poultry manure from NI

The Sinn Féin spokesperson on agriculture has called for efforts to ensure the continued movement of poultry manure from Northern Ireland.

DAFM urged to ensure movement of poultry manure from NI

N.Ireland

4 months ago

UK supermarket switches to white eggs to ‘lower carbon footprint’

The UK’s second largest supermarket said it was only going to stock white eggs in its own brand as they were more environmentally friendly.

UK supermarket switches to white eggs to ‘lower carbon footprint’

N.Ireland

4 months ago

UFU meets Sofina Foods on ‘future of NI pig producers’

UFU met with senior representatives from Sofina Foods this week to discuss 'the future of Northern Ireland pig producers'.

UFU meets Sofina Foods on ‘future of NI pig producers’

Beef

4 months ago

FAO: Poultry meat surpasses beef & dairy growth over past 60 years

The global supply of terrestrial animal source food (TASF), driven mainly by egg, poultry and pig meat, has seen a significant increase.

FAO: Poultry meat surpasses beef & dairy growth over past 60 years

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