Tŷ Rheidol,
Parc Merlin,
Aberystwyth
SY23 3FF
By Nia
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
By Nia
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
By Nia
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
By Nia
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
By creo
The nutritional value of meat must be considered when comparing carbon footprints – that is the key message from a recent study between Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC), Queen’s University, Bangor University and the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI). The scientific paper, published in the journal Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, focused … Continued
By Nia
A group of industry experts met for the first time in Aberystwyth this week since being appointed as members of a new Sustainable Innovation and Research Working Group. Twelve individuals have been selected, with the aim of supporting and guiding Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) on areas of innovation, research and development … Continued
By Nia
Farmers in Wales are at the heart of the solution when it comes to climate change – that was the key message from Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) at a recent industry webinar which provided an insight into consumer data, marketing activity, as well as an update on other critical work streams … Continued
By creo
Red meat levy body Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) continues to make a concerted effort to reach out to its stakeholders with a series of ‘Farmer Forum’ open meetings. Two meetings have been held lately, one in Glynllifon near Caernarfon and another at Bridgend College. The next opportunity to engage with HCC … Continued
