Tŷ Rheidol,
Parc Merlin,
Aberystwyth
SY23 3FF
By Nia
Commercial beef and sheep farmers from Wales are sought to participate in a project that looks to develop breeding strategies that reduce greenhouse gases. The aim of the ‘Breeding better beef and sheep’ project is to help UK red meat producers make better breeding decisions that are also practical and affordable. Working in partnership as … Continued
By creo
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) is recruiting farmers to participate in a new project that looks to make the best use of grassland whilst also making substantial business savings. The potential industry savings of £1.6 billion will stem from efficient and nature friendly grassland management practices. This will also help farm businesses … Continued
By Nia
Audiences at a sustainable food and drink event held on Anglesey heard that economic and social sustainability were just as important as environmental sustainability in the Welsh beef and sheep sector. The panel was part of the first Gwyl Fwyd Egni | Egni Food Festival which took place at M-Sparc and aimed to celebrate and … Continued
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A new pilot project that aims to help beef producers save money is now searching for suitable farmers from Gwynedd and Anglesey to get involved. The project – Decarbonising PGI Welsh Beef – will consider the impact of finishing beef cattle within a reduced rearing period on a business’ financial return, as well as its … 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
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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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The impact of climate change and bringing together livestock agriculture, health and biodiversity to provide solutions, was discussed at a major industry conference in Belfast titled ‘The Role of Livestock in our Ecosystems and Economy.’ The BSAS Conference (British Society of Animal Science) included contributions from Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales’s (HCC), Dr … Continued
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A North Wales cattle breeding farming couple have highlighted how data driven decision making is helping them make efficiencies and be more sustainable, whilst managing their carbon footprint and improving biodiversity across their land. Located within the outskirts of Llanrwst is Moelogan Fawr, an upland beef and sheep enterprise, covering an area of 304 hectares … Continued
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Welsh Beef producers are set to take centre stage with Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC), shining a light on the sectors sustainability credentials during Great British Beef Week (23-30 April). As part of its activity, which will feature beef farmers from across Wales, HCC is also highlighting practical steps beef farmers can … Continued
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Ahead of World Earth Day (22 April), Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) is reminding the public of the essential role livestock farming plays in looking after the environment, stressing that there is a marked difference in production systems across the world. Rachael Madeley-Davies, HCC’s Head of Sustainability and Future Policy said: “Welsh … Continued
