Category: Industry & Supply Chain

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

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 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

This month’s Market Bulletin focuses on the UK sheep sector, highlighting current trends and key factors influencing the market. Key points: Total sheep & lamb throughput for 2025 (up to September) is steady on year-earlier levels at 9.3 million head – just 0.2% higher than the same period in 2024 (DEFRA). Prime lambs made up … Continued

HCC’s latest market bulletin, released this week, looks at HMRC data on trade figures for fresh and frozen red meat products in the first six months of 2025. Key points: In the first half of 2025, UK beef production fell by 4% compared to the same period in 2024. During the same period, sheep meat … Continued

EIDCymru staff will be out and about over the coming weeks, promoting the useful facilities available to sheep, goat and deer keepers on its online movement reporting website. The team will visit markets and ram and breeding sheep sales across Wales – from Ruthin to Carmarthen – to encourage farmers to register for an online … Continued

Two white clover, one red clover, two Italian rye-grass and eight perennial rye-grass varieties have been added to the Recommended Grass and Clover Lists for England and Wales 2025/26 (RGCL). The inclusion of thirteen new grass and clover varieties in the annual RGCL handbook adds strength to the options available to farmers in Wales, as … Continued

An industry webinar will present the benefits of genetic improvement for farming businesses, and producers from across the UK are encouraged to register today. Hosted by Hybu Cig Cymru (HCC) and Signet Breeding Services, the webinar will highlight the achievements of relevant UK-wide industry projects including RamCompare, the UK’s national progeny test. In addition, practical … Continued

Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) urges farmers to be aware of latest Welsh Government advice around Bluetongue and movement restrictions. Bluetongue virus is primarily transmitted by midge bites and affects cattle, goats and sheep. The impacts on susceptible animals can vary greatly – some show no clinical signs or effects at all, … Continued