Tŷ Rheidol,
Parc Merlin,
Aberystwyth
SY23 3FF
By Nia
New research, part funded by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC), has highlighted that targeted use of parasitic worm treatment for roundworm in ewes is more effective than blanket treatment. Roundworms are regarded as one of the major global threats to productivity and the welfare of sheep, as well as contributing to significant … Continued
By Nia
Red meat promotion agency Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) is recruiting young people from all areas of the red meat supply chain to be the first ever members of its new and exclusive programme, Meat Minds. Launched today (Monday 20 May), the new initiative aims to bring passionate and enthusiastic individuals together … Continued
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A new pilot project, which aims to boost the profitability and sustainability of the Welsh beef sector, has been awarded a grant of £100,000, Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has announced. The project – Decarbonising PGI Welsh Beef – will appraise the impact of varying the age of finishing beef cattle on … Continued
By creo
The sustainability story of PGI Welsh Lamb and PGI Welsh Beef, as well as their nutritious and delicious taste credentials were at the top of the agenda when Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) welcomed a trade delegation from Italy to help strengthen export relationships. During the visit, which included a tour of … Continued
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A joint report between levy bodies, Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales, QMS and AHDB, has highlighted practical steps farmers can take to improve their environmental impact and how to be more profitable. Dr Heather McCalman, HCC’s Research and Development and Sustainability Executive said: “This report was commissioned in response to the challenges facing … Continued
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Productivity and returns on Welsh beef farms can both be boosted by actions to further reduce calving intervals and better manage costs, new data suggests. The average calving interval for beef dams in Wales was 419 days for 2023, almost four days shorter than 2022’s average and seven days shorter than 2013’s figure, according to … Continued
By creo
Exports of Welsh Lamb and other sheep meat again increased year-on-year with both volumes and value seeing double digit percentage rises in 2023, new official statistics reveal. New HMRC data shows the total volume of sheep meat exported from Wales is estimated to have reached almost 30,500 tonnes, 12 per cent up on the year, … Continued
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A group of highly-respected, independent international academics have banded together to project positive news about eating red meat as a result of their mutual concerns about the impacts of inaccurate and partisan work in the same field of research. The group, including Professor Dr. Peer Ederer, instigated the Dublin Declaration which states that livestock systems … Continued
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Challenging and changing weather patterns are aspects of farming that most agricultural businesses need to tackle, whilst remaining profitable and sustainable. A Ceredigion coastal sheep farm has identified its grassland management as the most suitable and sustainable option to deal with inclement, coastal weather to boost production and income and have joined GrassCheck GB. Penlan … Continued
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The UK’s leading progeny test for terminal sire breeds, RamCompare is currently calling out for commercial sheep farms across Wales to join the project and support its drive to improve sheep genetics across the country. RamCompare is jointly funded by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) and AHDB and works with partners across … Continued
