Tŷ Rheidol,
Parc Merlin,
Aberystwyth
SY23 3FF
By Nia
A joint report between levy bodies, Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales, QMS and AHDB, has highlighted practical steps farmers can take to improve their environmental impact and how to be more profitable. Dr Heather McCalman, HCC’s Research and Development and Sustainability Executive said: “This report was commissioned in response to the challenges facing … Continued
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Productivity and returns on Welsh beef farms can both be boosted by actions to further reduce calving intervals and better manage costs, new data suggests. The average calving interval for beef dams in Wales was 419 days for 2023, almost four days shorter than 2022’s average and seven days shorter than 2013’s figure, according to … Continued
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by Medi Jones-Jackson In 1964 my father, then in the Merchant Navy, found himself stationed in Tokyo. Exactly 60 years later I find myself on a 15-hour flight travelling more than halfway across the world – destination Tokyo! I cannot help but wonder how different the city will be from the one he encountered over … Continued
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The impact of climate change and bringing together livestock agriculture, health and biodiversity to provide solutions, was discussed at a major industry conference in Belfast titled ‘The Role of Livestock in our Ecosystems and Economy.’ The BSAS Conference (British Society of Animal Science) included contributions from Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales’s (HCC), Dr … Continued
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A North Wales cattle breeding farming couple have highlighted how data driven decision making is helping them make efficiencies and be more sustainable, whilst managing their carbon footprint and improving biodiversity across their land. Located within the outskirts of Llanrwst is Moelogan Fawr, an upland beef and sheep enterprise, covering an area of 304 hectares … Continued
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A group of highly-respected, independent international academics have banded together to project positive news about eating red meat as a result of their mutual concerns about the impacts of inaccurate and partisan work in the same field of research. The group, including Professor Dr. Peer Ederer, instigated the Dublin Declaration which states that livestock systems … Continued
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Welsh Beef producers are set to take centre stage with Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC), shining a light on the sectors sustainability credentials during Great British Beef Week (23-30 April). As part of its activity, which will feature beef farmers from across Wales, HCC is also highlighting practical steps beef farmers can … Continued
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Ahead of World Earth Day (22 April), Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) is reminding the public of the essential role livestock farming plays in looking after the environment, stressing that there is a marked difference in production systems across the world. Rachael Madeley-Davies, HCC’s Head of Sustainability and Future Policy said: “Welsh … Continued
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Challenging and changing weather patterns are aspects of farming that most agricultural businesses need to tackle, whilst remaining profitable and sustainable. A Ceredigion coastal sheep farm has identified its grassland management as the most suitable and sustainable option to deal with inclement, coastal weather to boost production and income and have joined GrassCheck GB. Penlan … Continued
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The UK’s leading progeny test for terminal sire breeds, RamCompare is currently calling out for commercial sheep farms across Wales to join the project and support its drive to improve sheep genetics across the country. RamCompare is jointly funded by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) and AHDB and works with partners across … Continued
