Tŷ Rheidol,
Parc Merlin,
Aberystwyth
SY23 3FF
By Siwan
The Environment Baselining Pilot project is hitting the road in June, bringing environmental data off the page and into the field. Its purpose will be to explore the first results from the pioneering national project and show farmers how real insight can be used to support better business decisions. Join project partners HCC and AHDB, … Continued
By Laura
New PGI Welsh Lamb and Beef products from manufacturer Edwards the Welsh Butcher have reached physical and digital supermarket shelves. Following on from the success of their Welsh Lamb meatballs and other well known fresh meat products, PGI Welsh Lamb and Apricot burgers, PGI Welsh Lamb Kofta Kebabs and sliced PGI Welsh Beef Topside are … Continued
By Siwan
The April Market Bulletin considers the productivity and efficiency of the suckler herd in Wales. Key points: The reproductive efficiency of a suckler herd is fundamental for profitability and environmental efficiency. Recent data shows there remains scope for improvement in order to reach the industry’s desired targets: the average calving interval for beef dams in Wales in 2025 was 425 days – … Continued
By Siwan
Last week, HCC’s Dr Eleri Thomas attended the British and Irish Society of Animal Science’s (BISAS) annual conference where she delivered a presentation on HCC’s involvement in research and development projects. The conference theme was ‘Animal Science: industry & academia supporting livestock production in sustainable food systems’, with a spotlight placed on the vital synergy … Continued
By Siwan
Eight forward-thinking beef and sheep farms from across Wales have been selected to embark upon an ambitious journey to measure the environmental impact of their businesses as part of a groundbreaking national project. They represent the Welsh red meat industry in the Environment Baselining Pilot – a collaborative initiative between the UK’s red meat levy … Continued
By Siwan
The March Market Bulletin examines trends in the latest cattle population data released by the British Cattle Movement Service (BCMS). Key points: The total cattle and calf population in Great Britain continues to decline – by almost 1% on the year in January 2026. Both the beef and dairy herds are seeing this decline. A … Continued
By Siwan
The Welsh Government has confirmed £3 million of funding over the next three financial years to continue the Welsh Sheep Genetics Programme (WSGP), supporting Welsh sheep farmers to improve efficiency, productivity and environmental performance. From April 2026, Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) will take the lead on Phase 2 of the programme, marking a significant step forward in … Continued
By Siwan
The February Market Bulletin looks at trade figures for 2025. Key points: UK beef production in 2025 decreased by 3% (DEFRA), driven by a 5% reduction in total cattle throughput. There was a marginal decline of 1% in exports of UK beef on the year, but export value increased by 28%. This reflects continued strength … Continued
By 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
By Siwan
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
