Tŷ Rheidol,
Parc Merlin,
Aberystwyth
SY23 3FF
By Nia
EIDCymru staff will be out and about over the coming weeks, promoting the useful facilities available to sheep, goat and deer keepers on its online movement reporting website. The team will visit markets and ram and breeding sheep sales across Wales – from Ruthin to Carmarthen – to encourage farmers to register for an online … Continued
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Two white clover, one red clover, two Italian rye-grass and eight perennial rye-grass varieties have been added to the Recommended Grass and Clover Lists for England and Wales 2025/26 (RGCL). The inclusion of thirteen new grass and clover varieties in the annual RGCL handbook adds strength to the options available to farmers in Wales, as … Continued
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PGI Welsh Lamb will be hitting the big screen again this summer as Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) run their annual multi-media campaign promoting Welsh Lamb to households across England and Wales. In the third installment of the ‘Experts in their Field’ campaign, HCC put Welsh farmers at the forefront of their … Continued
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An industry webinar will present the benefits of genetic improvement for farming businesses, and producers from across the UK are encouraged to register today. Hosted by Hybu Cig Cymru (HCC) and Signet Breeding Services, the webinar will highlight the achievements of relevant UK-wide industry projects including RamCompare, the UK’s national progeny test. In addition, practical … Continued
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Eight successful candidates have been selected as members of Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales’ (HCC) exclusive Meat Minds programme for 2025-2026. Meeting for the first time at the Royal Welsh Show, the group is the second intake for the programme which aims to connect young individuals working across the red meat supply chain. … Continued
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A new entrant into the farming sector and agricultural consultant from Ceredigion has been announced as Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) Scholar for 2025. Ben Lloyd James from Abermeurig, Lampeter has been awarded the Scholarship to investigate practical solutions for reducing GHG emissions in pasture-based livestock systems in Wales. He said: “The Welsh … Continued
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From consulting with industry to cooking with consumers, Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) will have a busy schedule of events at this year’s Royal Welsh Show (Monday 21 – Thursday 24 July 2025). HCC’s presence will form a key part of its engagement work around Vision 2030 – an important strategic document … Continued
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PGI Welsh Lamb and PGI Welsh Beef will have a spotlight in the American market as Welsh red meat promotion body Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) prepares to exhibit at the New York Summer Fancy Food Show. Alongside Welsh Government, HCC will be leading representatives from Dunbia and Kepak at the New … Continued
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Welsh red meat promotion body Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has been sharing its latest resources with teachers and educators at the recent National Education Show held in Llandudno. Representatives from HCC engaged with teachers and industry professionals to share some of their food and farming classroom resources such as their recipe … Continued
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Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) urges farmers to be aware of latest Welsh Government advice around Bluetongue and movement restrictions. Bluetongue virus is primarily transmitted by midge bites and affects cattle, goats and sheep. The impacts on susceptible animals can vary greatly – some show no clinical signs or effects at all, … Continued
