Author: Siwan

An annual bible of agricultural data has been newly released by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC). From cover to cover, The Little Book of Meat Facts – Compendium of Welsh Red Meat and Livestock Statistics 2025, is packed with general industry figures and a section each for the cattle, sheep and pig … Continued

The December 2025 Market Bulletin examines the recently released UK June survey results for 2025. It also considers how livestock numbers may affect supply further down the line. Key points: The data indicates continued tightening across the UK’s red meat herd and flock, with lower breeding numbers and reduced young-stock levels signalling constrained domestic supply … Continued

The second session arranged by HCC for the Meat Minds group was recently held in Aberystwyth, with a morning spent meeting industry leaders and an afternoon focusing on sheep genetics. Providing the members with a chance to cultivate connections and develop an understanding of different elements of the supply chain are two of the programme’s … Continued

The November Market Bulletin examines export developments within the UK beef sector, global supply pressures, and the continued contrast between strong international demand and more subdued domestic consumption. Key points: UK exports of fresh & frozen beef (January to September) were 2% lower than the same period in 2024 (HMRC) due to tighter cattle availability … Continued

Inflation and high farm input costs continue to challenge the agricultural sector, impacting profitability and complicating decision-making for Welsh farmers. To better understand these issues, Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) surveyed Welsh farming businesses in September 2022, 2023, and 2024 and is now inviting farmers across Wales to participate in a fourth … Continued

Red meat levy board Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) is seeking levy-payers’ views to help shape the industry’s future strategic direction. An online survey becomes live this week [20 May] to capture the views of levy payers and help inform HCC’s new Vision 2030 – an important strategic document that sets the … Continued

The Welsh Government has announced the appointment of two new non-executive directors to the Board of Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC), the statutory levy body responsible for promoting and developing the lamb, beef and pork sectors. They are Paul Savage and Dewi Hughes. Paul Savage is an experienced leader in food manufacturing … Continued