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MOY Park, Northern Ireland’s largest food company, which has sites in Ballymena, Dungannon and Craigavon has picked up the accolade for Best Brand of the Year 2011 at the Ulster Grocer Marketing Awards. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/210512/nireland___more_awards_for_moy_park_.aspx farminglife Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT ANTRIM Show has launched the 2012 show schedule. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/210512/nireland___the_antrim_show_.aspx farminglife Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Stephen van Leeuwen has been appointed sales manager for Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic by Hollandse Bandenmarkt International BV, suppliers of specialist tyres for farmers and contractors. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/150512/n_ireland___new_bandenmarkt_tyres_manager.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Sun, 20 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Cookstown- based Vion Foods picked up the ‘NI Supplier of the Year Award’ at Asda’s recent NI Supplier Conference . http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/060512/nireland___asda_presents_supplier_awards_to_local_companies.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sun, 20 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT In a recent edition of the Farmers Journal, Pat O’Rourke, Chair, Northern Irish Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) clarified his position in respect of his involvement in ICMSA, having come under fire early last month over his stance within the association. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/170512/nireland___more_farm_chiefs_than_indians_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sun, 20 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Interfrigo is the largest independent cold store in Northern Ireland, operating a 136,000 sq ft state-of-the-art cold store with storage capacity for 20,000 pallets. Interfrigo provide 3rd party cold storage for a number of local and international food producers including many of Emydex’s food processing customers. Interfrigo looked to Emydex to replace their existing warehousing system back in early 2011. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/300412/n_ireland___interfrigo_extend_wms_to_incorporate_food_allergen_controls.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Slievenagh Simmentals http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/060412/nireland___slievenagh_simmentals_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT UTV’s Rare Breed farmers join the UTV Live team at this year’s Balmoral Show to bring viewers a half hour programme from the biggest event in the farming calendar this Friday (18 May) in UTV Live Balmoral Special at 8pm. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/180512/nireland___utv_to_air_balmoral_show_special_at__pm_tonight.aspx farminglife Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Holstein bulls achieve daily live weight gains as high as 2kg on a Co Armagh beef unit that hosted an AgriSearch Research Challenge Fund farm walk. Organised with AFBI and CAFRE staff, including local beef advisor Albert Johnston, this event demonstrated how better beef production both boosts bank balances and curtails carbon footprints! http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/030512/n_ireland___holstien_beef_bulls_hit_kg_dlwg.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Members of the press attending next week's Balmoral Show are invited to attend the Asda stand at 12 noon on Thursday 17 May where celebrity chef Ainsley Harriot will be helping judge the 10 finalists in the Asda/ABP Northern Irish steak competition. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/110512/n_ireland___celebrity_chef_ainsley_harriot_selects_top_northern_irish_steak_for_asda.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT This year is the 20 year anniversary of the official launch of the Northern Ireland Beef and Lamb Farm Quality Assurance Scheme (NIBL FQAS). http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/020512/nireland___beef_and_lamb_farm_quality_assurance_scheme_nibl_fqas.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Almost 50 local food and drink companies are getting ready to celebrate the best of local produce in the Northern Ireland Good Food Pavilion at the Balmoral Show 2012. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/170512/nireland___local_farm_produce_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Environmental focus tightens links in meat chain. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/160512/nireland___foyle_food_group_slaughters_approximately__animals_annually_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Interfrigo is the largest independent cold store in Northern Ireland, operating a 136,000 sq ft state-of-the-art cold store with storage capacity for 20,000 pallets. Interfrigo provide 3rd party cold storage for a number of local and international food producers including many of Emydex’s food processing customers. Interfrigo looked to Emydex to replace their existing warehousing system back in early 2011. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/260412/nireland___interfrigo_extend_wms_to_incorporate_food_allergen_controls.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Montagu Golf Course at Fancourt in the beautiful Eden District in South Africa played host to this year�s WCGC World Final. After the rain that interrupted the 2011 World Final event, the WCGC organisers and players were praying for good weather and their prayers were answered with glorious sunshine drenching Fancourt all week. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/140512/uk___nevada_bobs_golfe_portugal__world_champtions_at_fancourt_south_africa.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Dohertys, the Northern Irish meat processor, has seen sales of its gluten-free pork sausages grow 20 per cent per annum since launching in Asda’s Free-From section throughout the UK in September 2009. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/030512/n_ireland___dohertys_gluten_free_sausages_growing_in_popularity_in_uk.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Sun, 13 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Environmental focus tightens links in meat chain http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/100512/nireland___foyle_meats_now_a_fabra_member_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sun, 13 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Jamie Oliver and Moy Park, the UK producer of fresh, locally farmed chicken, have joined forces to develop a range of higher welfare chicken products that will launch under the Jamie Oliver brand from June. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/110512/nireland___jamie_oliver_and_moy_park_money_for_old_rope_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sun, 13 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Irvinestown-based Millar Meats has raised the "steaks" in the Northern Ireland beef sector by once again coming in for recognition in the province-wide steak tasting competition organised by the European Angus Cattle Society. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/180412/nireland___european_angus_beef_from_miller_meats_irvinestown_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Moy Park, Northern Ireland’s largest food company, which has sites in Ballymena, Dungannon and Craigavon has picked up the accolade for Best Brand of the Year 2011 at the Ulster Grocer Marketing Awards. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/080512/nireland___moy_park_win__best_brand_of_the_year_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Dunbia is celebrating the success of its first Butchery Academy training programme at its pork facility in Ballymena. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/010512/nireland____butchery_academy_success_at_dunbia_ballymena.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sat, 05 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Ulster Farmers’ Union says it is concerned by the current drop in lamb prices, which the UFU says is eroding producer confidence and causing considerable anxiety. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/020512/nireland___paying_for_pricing_lamb_out_of_the_market_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sat, 05 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Charolais Bulls Share 4,000gns Top at Ballymena http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/010512/nireland___charolais_bulls_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT ULSTER Unionist Assembly member for Fermanagh & South Tyrone has claimed that the present system of Horse Passports is totally discredited due to both governments’ (Northern Ireland and ROI) failure of proper controls which means that thousands of horses are being sold illegally for horse meat in Europe. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/300412/nireland___new_horse_scandal_.aspx farminglife Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT In the latest four-week retail report from Kantar, it is reported that demand for beef, lamb and pork in GB was under pressure relative to the same period last year. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/300412/nireland___the_retail_meat_trade_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Venison is now in big demand from restaurants and delicatessens, according to a farmers' meeting in the Clogher Valley recently. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/250412/nireland___wild_venison_.aspx Impartialreporter.com Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT With the retail volume sales of red meat market under pressure in recent months in GB, it is worth considering how the NI retail market is performing by comparison. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/230412/nireland___beef_trade_very_strong_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Guests at the Ulster Farmers' Union dinner heard that unless there was major growth in the agri-food industry in the UK, the country would be less than 50 per cent self sufficient in 14 years time. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/160412/nireland___beef_production_needs_to_increase_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sun, 22 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT A ‘ Beef from Native Breeds’ information evening is being held to assist producers grow market share and bring more of the premium prices paid by consumers back to farmers by giving retailers a consistent supply of truly tasty redmeat. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/050412/n_ireland___harvesting_your_beef_bonus_from_native_breeds.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Sun, 22 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Fane Valley Co-op has reported its financial results for the year ended 30th September 2011 to the Society’s Annual General Meeting held this week in the Canal Court Hotel, Newry. A combination of increased volumes, higher selling prices and strong export sales contributed to a 15.8% growth in Group turnover to £429.76m and an 80% increase in pre-tax profit to £8.74m. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/060412/nireland___fane_valley_report_on_a_rewarding_year.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sun, 22 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Much has been written about local weather conditions over the past five months, with temperatures and rainfall well in excess of the long term averages. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/200412/nireland___grat_spring_grass_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sat, 21 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT SLAUGHTERHOUSES in Northern Ireland have been given the backing of agriculture minister Michelle O’Neill over their animal welfare standards. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/160412/nireland___abattoirs_are_up_to_muster_.aspx farminglife Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT While the vast majority of NI beef is exported to GB or mainland Europe, the retail beef and lamb market in NI remains a small but essential market for the NI industry. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/180412/nireland___beef_and_lamb_trade_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Numbers have been very weak in recent months with the total cattle kill down by 14 per cent since the start of the year, and this rate of decline was sustained in March. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/120412/nireland___shortage_of_finished_cattle_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Agriculture Minister Michelle O’Neill has announced that the powers to appoint inspectors under the Welfare of Animals Act (NI) 2011 will commence on 2 April 2012. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/160412/nireland___animal_welfare_inspectors_.aspx farminglife Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Sourcing stock responsibly remains Northern Ireland’s best defence against the Schmallenberg Virus, according to Agriculture Minister Michelle O’Neill. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/160412/nireland___moving_livestock.aspx farminglife Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mighty Marbled, a unique sirloin developed by award winning Northern Irish meat supplier Hannan Meats has been voted the best sirloin in the European Angus Steak Tasting Competition held in Northern Ireland. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/030412/n_ireland___top_steak_award_for_northern_irish_processor.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Sun, 15 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT A MULTI-MILLION pound investment by a Co Tyrone company had led to the creation of more than 160 jobs. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/030412/nireland____new_jobs_at_vion_foods_pork_factory__.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sun, 15 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT McCartney’s, the Northern Ireland butchery business that won the Supreme Champion title in last year’s UK Great Taste Awards for its unique corned beef, is supplying a prestigious new restaurant at The Cadogan Hotel in Sloane Street, London. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/020412/n_ireland___award_winning_corned_beef_at_top_london_hotel.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Sun, 15 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Wed, April 18, 'Harvesting your beef bonus from native breeds' - an open meeting to build a profitable supply chain for those producing beef sired by native breeds including AA, Hereford, Shorthorn, Galloway, Highland and Irish Moiled bulls. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/030412/n_ireland___harvesting_your_beef_bonus_from_native_breeds.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Sun, 15 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT O’DOHERTY’S Fine Meats in Enniskillen has won two prestigious UK awards for its quality beef products.I knew Pats dad Jimmy well and used to kill his cattle and lambs for him every Tuesday. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/030412/nireland___praise_for_odoherty_prime_meats.aspx farminglife Sat, 14 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Taking place at Portrush on 6th and 7th April is a unique Northern Ireland event. Recently on the roads and in the fields of Northern Ireland; Mums and Dads, Boys and Girls are sure to have noticed all the activity of the local farming community taking place. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/030412/n_ireland___a_tractor_or_a_ferrari__.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Sun, 08 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT TEXEL sired hoggets are once again proving to be the leading choice of butchers and processors at markets across the UK this spring, collecting many of the top prices. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/020412/nireland___texel_sheep_take_some_beating.aspx farminglife Sun, 08 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT The pig industry in Northern Ireland continues to play an important part in the continued growth of the local agri-food industry, according to Agriculture Minister Michelle O’Neill. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/040412/nireland___farm_minister_looks_at_the_pork_industry_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sat, 07 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT More than 100 members, friends and sponsors gathered in Dungannon to reflect on another successful year for the Northern Ireland Simmental Cattle Breeders' Club. The majority of the silverware was presented to Fermanagh breeders reflecting on their success during the past year. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/060412/nireland___simmental_cattle_.aspx imparialreporter Sat, 07 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT The 2012 Balmoral Shiow promises to one to remember, whether or not it will be the last to be held in Belfast, according to the RUAS Chief Executive, Colin McDonald, speaking at the Show's launch thi sweek. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/060412/nireland___the_balmoral_show_.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Sat, 07 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT AGRICULTURE Minister Michelle O’Neill has outlined the benefits an all Ireland approach can bring to ensuring the highest standards of animal health and welfare are achieved. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/060412/nireland___animal_welfare.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Fri, 06 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT AGRICULTURE minister Michelle O’Neill has revealed that it is not possible for counties in Northern Ireland to be declared TB free areas. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/060412/nireland___bovine_tb.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Fri, 06 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT FANE Valley Chief Executive Trevor Lockhart has expressed strong support for the re-introduction of a Suckler Cow Premium Scheme, as a means of retaining a high quality beef production base on the island of Ireland. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/060412/nireland___suckler_cow_premium.aspx farminglife Fri, 06 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Agriculture Minister Michelle O’Neill yesterday said that the pig industry in the north continues to play an important part in the continued growth of the local agri-food industry. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/020412/nireland___vion_million_pork_investment_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. 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