Tŷ Rheidol,
Parc Merlin,
Aberystwyth
SY23 3FF
By Nia
The latest red meat market intelligence data, required market specifications and the current PGI Welsh Lamb campaign will be discussed by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) experts’ in their field – Glesni Philips, Philippa Gill, and James Ruggeri in an upcoming webinar. The event, which is open to all, is held on … Continued
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The future stability of the Welsh beef industry could be in jeopardy after new half-yearly data reveals a serious shrinkage in cattle supply. There were 213,200 calf birth registrations in Wales during the first six months of 2024, a decrease of over 10,000 calves year-on-year and a fall of four per cent compared to Jan-June … Continued
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Red meat has been proven time and time again to play a positive role in a balanced, healthy diet – that’s the key message from Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) in response to the recent report released by University of Cambridge, which suggested that meat consumption is associated with a higher type … Continued
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We’ve heard this many times over the years and the data is there to prove it – farming and our farming families in Wales are crucial to our social, economic and environmental fabric. Without them food production and food security would suffer; our landscapes would deteriorate; biodiversity would be in severe decline and our language, … Continued
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Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales have highlighted the health and nutrition benefits of Welsh red meat in prominent children’s magazine Healthy Child with Dr Ranj Singh. Feature articles and information about the health credentials of Welsh red meat and its role in a healthy diet and lifestyle have been featured in Healthy Child … Continued
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A new pilot project that aims to help beef producers save money is now searching for suitable farmers from Gwynedd and Anglesey to get involved. The project – Decarbonising PGI Welsh Beef – will consider the impact of finishing beef cattle within a reduced rearing period on a business’ financial return, as well as its … Continued
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An export boost, a supply squeeze and robust consumer demand have helped positively offset increases in beef imports, Hybu Cig Cymru-Meat Promotion Wales’ (HCC) analysts report. “We are seeing a complex blend of factors influencing the beef marketplace in the first five months of this year,” said Elizabeth Swancott, HCC’s Senior Market Intelligence and Research … Continued
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The future of farming and the agricultural sector in Wales was discussed in a lively seminar at the Royal Welsh Show hosted jointly by HCC and Wales YFC. HCC’s Rachael Madeley-Davies joined the panel discussion which was chaired by HCC Scholar and Agri Supply Chain Advisor Alison Harvey. Other panellists included: Angharad Thomas, Wales YFC … Continued
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Congratulations to HCC Board Member Emlyn Roberts who was awarded ARAgS (Associate of Royal Agricultural Societies) status by the Council for Awards of Royal Agricultural Societies (CARAS) at the Royal Welsh Show this year. ARAgS is awarded to individuals who have made distinguished contributions and achievements in agriculture and related land-based industries. The Awards embrace … Continued
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Visitors to Denbigh and Flint County show (Thursday 15 August 2024) can look forward to a culinary delight as Hybu Cig Cumru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) is set to inspire audiences with delicious and nutritious PGI Welsh Lamb and PGI Welsh Beef recipes and a special cooking demonstration that will showcase the versality of … Continued
