Tŷ Rheidol,
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By Siwan
Hybu Cig Cymru (HCC) will bring together farmers, processors, industry representatives and stakeholders for its annual conference this November, focusing on collaboration across the supply chain to ensure a resilient and competitive future for the Welsh red meat industry. Taking place on 12 November 2026 at the Members Centre, Royal Welsh Showground, the conference, From … Continued
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HCC’s September Market Bulletin explores the latest market trends and the key factors influencing prices. Key points: Beef prices have stabilised, though still below 2025 levels. Cattle supplies remain tight, with slaughterings down 2% year-on-year, but heavier carcases have kept beef production slightly higher. Cow prices have fallen during 2026 due to increased summer throughput … Continued
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Welsh Government has announced the membership of the Expert Working Group that will help shape the National Food Strategy for Wales. Among those appointed is a representative from HCC, helping to bring the perspectives of the Welsh red meat industry to discussions as the group works to identify priorities and practical actions that support a … Continued
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Hybu Cig Cymru (HCC) has been announced as a Major Sponsor of NSA Welsh Sheep 2027, reaffirming its commitment to supporting the Welsh sheep sector and driving industry improvement. The National Sheep Association (NSA) also confirmed Pilgrims Europe as a Major Sponsor of the flagship event, which will take place on Wednesday 19 May 2027 … Continued
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HCC Scholarship 2025 winner, Ben Lloyd James has completed his study and presented his findings in a report, entitled ‘From Knowledge to Action: Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Pasture-Based Beef and Sheep Systems.’ Ben set out to identify practical, farm-ready solutions for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and investigated how other countries are closing the gap … Continued
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Emily Jones of Garnwen Farm in West Wales is the fourth generation of her family to farm their land on the uplands of Ceredigion. One element of farming that she particularly enjoys is attending agricultural shows, showcasing the quality of her livestock to the public. With that comes the need to understand and follow the … Continued
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Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has announced an enhanced scholarship programme at the Royal Welsh Show today (Wednesday 22 July 2026), with successful applicants now able to apply for up to £5,000 towards a red meat-related study tour of their choice. An application window opens today and will remain open until 31 … Continued
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Visitors to the Royal Welsh Show are invited to discover the latest cattle services available through EIDCymru, Wales’s online livestock movement traceability service. Already familiar to sheep keepers across Wales, EIDCymru now offers services for cattle keepers, and the EIDCymru team will be on hand at the show to provide information, answer questions and help farmers create their cattle accounts. Since 1 July 2026, cattle keepers in … Continued
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‘Look for the logo’: that’s the message of a new £300,000 campaign encouraging people across Wales to buy PGI Welsh Lamb and PGI Welsh Beef. The distinctive branding on the products offers shoppers the ultimate mark that signifies trusted origins for consumers. Throughout the year, the ‘Naturally Local. Look for the Logo’ campaign will celebrate … Continued
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HCC’s Market Bulletin for June provides sheep sector insight, focusing on current supply, trade and demand trends. Key points: Lamb prices have continued to perform strongly during the first half of the year due to supply constraints and strong demand. Supply is expected to remain relatively tight during the second half of the year, because of a smaller lamb crop. Export demand remains supportive, accounting for around one-third of production. Tighter supplies across several major exporting nations is helping to support international sheepmeat markets. Looking ahead, maintaining competitiveness in export … Continued
