Tŷ Rheidol,
Parc Merlin,
Aberystwyth
SY23 3FF
By Nia
The latest advice on animal health, HCC’s farmer intention survey and wider red meat matters were top of the conversation when Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) representatives joined the NSA Wales and Border Ram sale in Builth Wells at the start of this week. Representing HCC on the day were Industry Strategic … Continued
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Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) is encouraging beef and sheep farmers from across Wales to complete a short survey to highlight the challenges currently facing the red meat sector. The purpose of the annual ‘Farmer Intentions Survey’ is to assess the impact of those challenges on farm businesses in Wales and to … Continued
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The latest red meat market intelligence data, required market specifications and the current PGI Welsh Lamb campaign will be discussed by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) experts’ in their field – Glesni Philips, Philippa Gill, and James Ruggeri in an upcoming webinar. The event, which is open to all, is held on … Continued
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The future stability of the Welsh beef industry could be in jeopardy after new half-yearly data reveals a serious shrinkage in cattle supply. There were 213,200 calf birth registrations in Wales during the first six months of 2024, a decrease of over 10,000 calves year-on-year and a fall of four per cent compared to Jan-June … Continued
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An export boost, a supply squeeze and robust consumer demand have helped positively offset increases in beef imports, Hybu Cig Cymru-Meat Promotion Wales’ (HCC) analysts report. “We are seeing a complex blend of factors influencing the beef marketplace in the first five months of this year,” said Elizabeth Swancott, HCC’s Senior Market Intelligence and Research … Continued
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The future of farming and the agricultural sector in Wales was discussed in a lively seminar at the Royal Welsh Show hosted jointly by HCC and Wales YFC. HCC’s Rachael Madeley-Davies joined the panel discussion which was chaired by HCC Scholar and Agri Supply Chain Advisor Alison Harvey. Other panellists included: Angharad Thomas, Wales YFC … Continued
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Bringing farming closer to consumers and showcasing the important role food producers play in the community in a family-friendly way are just some of the positive outcomes expected from this year’s Garth Country Fair. Hosting the special event, which is now in its third year, are Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) campaign … Continued
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It has been announced today (Thursday 25 July) that William Powell from Crossgates, Llandrindod Wells is the recipient of the 2024 HCC Scholarship. William, who works on the family farm, will focus his study on the suckler cow sector and plans to visit the USA. HCC has been offering this annual scholarship for over twenty … Continued
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Ten individuals from across the red meat supply chain have been named as the first intake for the new and exclusive Meat Minds programme by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC). Launched back in May by HCC, the main aims are to bring passionate and enthusiastic individuals together to develop their knowledge and … Continued
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Falling flock and farm numbers in Wales are now causing real concern and, if unarrested, could cause “irreparable damage” to the livestock industry, the Chair of Hybu Cig Cymru- Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) told an industry audience on Monday (22nd) morning at the Royal Welsh Show. Speaking at the annual breakfast function, HCC Chair Cath … Continued
