Tŷ Rheidol,
Parc Merlin,
Aberystwyth
SY23 3FF
By Nia
1 September sees the start of the annual ‘Love Lamb Week’ initiative celebrating lamb’s naturally delicious flavour and versatility, encouraging the nation to try lamb in different ways. This year’s ‘Make it Lamb’ campaign is a collaboration between all four UK red meat levy boards, led by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), with the support of … Continued
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It has been announced today (Thursday 25 July) that William Powell from Crossgates, Llandrindod Wells is the recipient of the 2024 HCC Scholarship. William, who works on the family farm, will focus his study on the suckler cow sector and plans to visit the USA. HCC has been offering this annual scholarship for over twenty … Continued
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Ten individuals from across the red meat supply chain have been named as the first intake for the new and exclusive Meat Minds programme by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC). Launched back in May by HCC, the main aims are to bring passionate and enthusiastic individuals together to develop their knowledge and … Continued
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Falling flock and farm numbers in Wales are now causing real concern and, if unarrested, could cause “irreparable damage” to the livestock industry, the Chair of Hybu Cig Cymru- Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) told an industry audience on Monday (22nd) morning at the Royal Welsh Show. Speaking at the annual breakfast function, HCC Chair Cath … Continued
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Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has announced that the 2024 PGI Welsh Lamb campaign has commenced this week at the Royal Welsh Show. The Welsh red meat promotion body are kickstarting their annual home-market brand advertising campaign on the first day of Wales’ largest agricultural show with Welsh Lamb television adverts appearing … Continued
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A joint seminar organized by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) and Wales YFC will discuss the future of farming for the next generation at the Royal Welsh Show in Llanelwedd. Chaired by Royal Welsh Leadership Group Facilitator and Agri Supply Chain Advisor, Alison Harvey, the seminar will hear from voices across the … Continued
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A new project investigating the meat quality of fresh and frozen PGI Welsh Lamb is being launched at the Royal Welsh Show. Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) are working with AberInnovation to deliver a new project looking at the impacts of freezing on PGI Welsh Lamb. The project will be launched at … Continued
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UK abattoir sheep throughput figures for June reveal a “concerning trend” with sheep numbers slaughtered substantially down in the first six months of this year compared to 2023. Some 5.4 million prime lambs were processed in the first six months of the year, nine per cent down year-on-year and six per cent below 2022 levels. … Continued
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Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) is looking forward to meeting stakeholders from across the supply chain at the Royal Welsh Show (Monday 22 – Thursday 25 July 2024), with a new stand format and focus. The Show is a key event in the agricultural calendar and an invaluable opportunity to discuss and … Continued
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Farmers from across Wales are being encouraged to join a seminar on weatherproof farming for the future at the Royal Welsh Show this year. Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) is pleased to be joining forces with the Nature Friendly Farming Network (NFFN) Cymru to host this panel discussion, featuring soil health specialist … Continued
