Tŷ Rheidol,
Parc Merlin,
Aberystwyth
SY23 3FF
By Nia
The latest data suggests Welsh beef production is likely to see medium term price stability because supply is expected to tighten, Hybu Cig Cymru-Meat Promotion Wales’ (HCC) experts anticipate. Statistics from British Cattle Movement Service (BCMS) shows that the GB breeding herd stood at 2.7 million head in January 2024 – almost two per cent … Continued
By Nia
Deadweight lamb prices have soared by more than 20 per cent in the last nine weeks with increased consumer demand around religious festivals and a tightening of supply to market playing a significant part. Nine consecutive weekly price rises have carried the current deadweight SQQ average for lambs across GB to almost £7.90/kg, an increase … Continued
By Nia
A mid-Wales farmer’s involvement in a grass monitoring project has led to increased returns and improved business efficiency. Richard Rees joined GrassCheckGB in 2022 and has since seen positive results; lambs were finished 55 days earlier last year than in previous years, and inputs have been reduced. The farm is one of 50 sheep, beef … Continued
By Nia
A 4.2% increase in the levy paid by producers and abattoirs in Wales is set to ensure the red meat sector in Wales faces a sustainable future. The levy is used by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) to fund activities to assist with the development of the Welsh red meat industry (sheep, … Continued
By creo
Welsh red meat exporters will be heading Stateside to promote PGI Welsh Lamb on a trade visit facilitated by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC). Welsh Lamb will feature at the Annual Meat Conference (AMC) which this year is taking place in Nashville, Tennessee during 18-20 March and over 1,900 delegates from across … Continued
By creo
International Women’s Day is a global day to celebrate women, challenge stereotypes and mark their achievements. Red meat production is traditionally associated with men, but there are many inspiring women who are making their mark in the industry and are passionate about its future. Two beef and sheep farmers from mid Wales spoke to Hybu … Continued
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By Nia
Average livestock farm incomes in Wales are expected to fall by more than 30 per cent in the last financial year, with averages for holdings in less favoured areas some 37 per cent down, the latest official projections show. Welsh Government’s Forecast of farm incomes in Wales provides an annual insight into long-term trends in … Continued
By Nia
The hunt is on for Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales’ (HCC) 2024 scholar! The long-standing scholarship, which is open to anyone above the age of 18 working in the red meat sector in Wales, provides funding worth £4,000 to study an aspect of red meat production or processing anywhere in the world. The … Continued
By Nia
Farmers from across Wales are invited to join an innovative farming business and Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) for a special GrasscheckGB workshop. The workshop is held on Thursday 22 February 2024 at Penmaen Bach near Machynlleth, where Richard Rees and his brother Huw Llyr run a 90-hectare holding, grazing a flock … Continued
