Author: Siwan

Commenting on the publication of the NFU’s ‘Welsh Suckler Beef Production’ a HCC spokesperson said: HCC welcomes NFU’s ‘Welsh Suckler Beef Production’ report. As HCC recently outlined to the Senedd ETRA Food Processing inquiry, declining livestock numbers, suckler cattle in particular, remain a significant concern for the whole industry. Coordinated, long‑term action is urgently needed, … Continued

As part of HCC’s Meat Minds programme, its current members have discussed a wide range of relevant topics, from sustainability and grassland management to sheep genetics, with opportunities to meet industry leaders and experts along the way. Their latest session focused on beef production and genetics with a visit to Warren Farm, Chester where they … Continued

The January Market Bulletin looks at cattle, sheep and pig slaughter and production trends in the UK for 2025, following the recently released throughput figures from Defra. Key points: Cattle throughput decreased on the year. This led to lower domestic beef production – down 4% year-on-year, and 3% below the five-year average. Looking to 2026, … Continued

Responding to the report’s publication, a HCC spokesperson said: “We welcome the Senedd committee’s work in this area and the publication of ‘Bring home the harvest: supporting the Welsh food processing industry’. In particular, the recommendation which seeks to look at how Welsh Government and wider stakeholders can support Welsh abattoirs and food producers to … Continued

2025 was an exciting and productive year for the Porc Blasus brand, co-ordinated by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) on behalf of pork producers in Wales. The marketing activities focused on creating fresh, high-quality content to showcase the product and support the network of dedicated producers. During the summer months, 12 brand-new … Continued

The Welsh Government is seeking to appoint four new Non-executive Directors to join the Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) Board. Chaired by Catherine Smith, the board is comprised of individuals with varied experiences across the red meat supply chain. The members have a strong, sector‑wide skill set and experience spanning governance, agriculture, … Continued

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