http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk This is the RSS syndication feed for MeatTradeNewsDaily.co.uk. Beef calf registrations have dropped by almost 10,000 so far this year on 2012 levels, decreasing 8.3 per cent with Charolais and Limousine calf numbers down, according to the market experts at the Livestock and Meat Commission Northern Ireland. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/200513/nireland___calf_registrations_down_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sat, 25 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Finished first quality steers sold to an average price of 220p/kg liveweight this week with second quality finished steers selling to an average of 200p/kg. Finished first quality heifers sold to an average of 220p/kg with a top reported price of 231p/kg. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/200513/nireland___cattle_marts.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sat, 25 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Base quotes from the plants this week for U-3 grade prime cattle were 370-374p/kg with similar quotes expected for early next week, write experts at LMCni. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/200513/nireland___the_cattle_trade.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sat, 25 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The number of cows slaughtered in meat plants during the first third of 2013 has totalled 28,157 head. In the same period in 2012 24,932 cows were slaughtered, an increase of 13 per cent year on year.The tight fodder supplies experienced this spring combined with the reports of higher than usual empty rates and relatively good cull cow prices are all likely to have had a role to play in the increased cow throughput and a reduced number of calf registrations. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/200513/nireland___the_fat_cow__beef_kill.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sat, 25 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development Michelle O’Neill has established a taskforce to support farmers affected by the continuing poor weather. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/240513/nireland___fodder_taskforce_created_by_farm_minister.aspx farminglife Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Northern Ireland’s farming sector has welcomed the recommendations contained within the report from the Agri-Food Strategy Board, which foresees an industry generating sales of some £7 billion annually by 2020. This represents a 60% increase on current turnover levels. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/240513/nireland___the__agri_food_strategy_board_.aspx farminglife Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Finished steers went for 225p/kg last week, up 5p/kg on the week before with quotes bunching around 300-310p/kg and penalties of £150 per head for non quality assured cattle, according to market analysts at the Livestock and Meat Commission Northern Ireland. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/270513/nireland___the_beef_trade_0.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Cattle markets http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/220513/nireland___cattle_markets.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT In recent times, there has been a renewed interest in traditional breeds such as the Aberdeen Angus and Hereford on the back of bonus schemes currently in operation across the major plants in Northern Ireland. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/150513/nireland___premiums_paid_for_angus_and_hereford_cattle.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Finding a real topper of a young bullock dead in the field after turnout due to Tetanus or Blackleg is a financial shock that can be avoided. Tetanus, caused by C. tetani, is most commonly seen after routine tasks such as dehorning and castration. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/160513/nireland___tetanus_in_cattle_.aspx farminglife Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Finished steers went for 225p/kg last week, up 5p/kg on the week before with quotes bunching around 300-310p/kg and penalties of £150 per head for non quality assured cattle, according to market analysts at the Livestock and Meat Commission Northern Ireland. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/220513/nireland___the_beef_trade.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Northern Ireland Assembly is to create a hardship fund for farmers who saw almost 28,500 farm animals die during recent cold weather. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/080513/nireland____farm_animals_die_during_recent_cold_weather_.aspx irishexaminer.com Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Northern Ireland's beef industry can profit hugely from the horsemeat scandal if purchasing focuses exclusively on UK-only beef cattle that are backed by full farm assurances, according to its retailers. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/150513/nireland___cattle_prices_compaired_to_the_uk.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Clogher Valley Blonde D'Aquitaine breeders http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/160513/nireland___clogher_valley_blonde_daquitaine_breeders.aspx farminglife Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Agriculture Minister Michelle O’Neill has met with Pat O’Rourke, chair of Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) and Ian Stevenson, LMC chief executive to discuss the LMC’s activities in promoting and supporting the red meat sector and their recent advertising campaign to promote the benefits of local Farm Quality Assured Beef. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/100513/nireland___local_farm_quality_assured_beef_.aspx farminglife Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Farmers who suffered livestock losses as a result of the snow in March 2013 can expect to receive their 'hardship' payment by the end of June 2013. Details of the proposed £5m scheme were due to be presented to Ministers on the Stormont Executive today (Thursday) by Agriculture Minister Michelle O'Neill. To date, 43,558 sheep and 1,142 cattle have been collected off farms in snow affected areas in NI. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/170513/nireland___payments_to_snow_hit_farmers.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Renewed interest in traditional beef breeds in Northern Ireland (NI) has seen increased numbers of cattle being slaughtered through premium price schemes. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/170513/nireland___traditional_beef_breeds.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT April prime cattle throughput rose 8.8 per cent from April 2012 and cull cows rocketed 15 per cent year on year with subsequent effects on supply in the coming weeks, says Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/150513/nireland____rise_in_the_cattle_kill.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT FANE Valley Co-operative Society and Markethill Livestock Sales Ltd have confirmed that they are to collaborate to enhance the delivery of livestock sales services in Co Armagh. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/090513/nireland___big_plans_for_cattle_market_.aspx farminglife Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Finished first quality steers sold to an average of 224p/kg liveweight across the marts this week with second quality finished steers selling to an average of 200p/kg. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/150513/nireland___cattle_markets.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT In recent times, there has been a renewed interest in traditional breeds such as the Aberdeen Angus and Hereford on the back of bonus schemes currently in operation across the major plants in Northern Ireland. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/090513/nireland___premiums_paid_for_angus_and_hereford_cattle_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Linden Foods, one of the UK’s leading fresh meat processors, has developed a new Irish Hereford burger now available across all Lidl stores in Northern Ireland in time for the summer barbeque season. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/030513/uk___lindon_foods_launch_deluxe_irish_hereford_burger.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Steers and Heifers in Northern Ireland were up 2p/kg last week which, with 8 p/kg bonuses, suggests farmers should be looking for prices higher than those quoted, say the Livestock and Meat Commission Northern Ireland. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/060513/nireland___better_trade_for_beef_cattle_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sat, 11 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Allan and Deirdre Wilkinson established the Springfield Herd over 20 years ago, with Allan now a very well respected judge of British Blue Cattle throughout the UK. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/020513/nireland___british_blue_cattle_on_show__.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sat, 11 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT A number of meat plants in Northern Ireland have upped their penalties for non-farm quality assured cattle this week and are also applying sharp deductions for cattle over 30 months and young bulls over 16 months. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/030513/nireland___cattle_grading_at_the_beef_factories_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sat, 11 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Despite the bonus incentive of 8 p/kg, fewer steers and heifers are coming in under 30 months of age meaning further problems with a 10p/kg penalty, according to Livestock and Meat Commission which says cost and quality of cereals is having an effect on finishing. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/300413/nireland___lmcni_look_at_the_beef_industry_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sat, 11 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Estimates put the cost per case at around £130 per cow to cover treatment, fall in milk production, increased culling and, of course, a delay in getting that cow in calf again! In Northern Ireland the average calving index is 425 days, which means that with a 280 day pregnancy it takes 145 days to get cows back in calf. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/080513/n_ireland___endometritis_is_seen_in__of_cows_post_calving.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Randalstown farmer Thomas Smyth specialises in lambing ewe lambs to sell on with lambs at foot as flock replacements. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/090513/n_ireland___lambing_ewe_lambs_made_easier.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT THE voluntary phase of a Northern Irish BVD eradication programme became available on 1 st January 2013. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/100513/nireland___northern_irish_bvd_eradication_programme_.aspx farminglife Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Processors and retailers agree that Northern Ireland’s beef industry can profit hugely from the horsemeat scandal if purchasing focusses exclusively on high provenance, UK-only, beef cattle that are backed by full farm assurance – and sales promotion of their beef emphasises these qualifications. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/080513/n_ireland___nomad_cattle_from_roi_undermines_ni_beef_cattle_prices.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT TRADE PEAKED at 4400gns at the Northern Ireland Charolais Club's show and sale at Ballymena Livestock Mart, last week, when the supreme champion, Crosskeys Gomesy from C and K Marshall, Ballymena, Co Antrim, was bought by C Maxwell, Downpatrick, Co Down. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/060513/nireland____gns_for_charolais_bull_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Renewed interest in food safety and provenance has resulted in greater awareness of the Farm Quality Assurance Scheme (FQAS). http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/060513/nireland___the_importance_of_farm_assurance_status_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Dunbia, one of Europe’s leading food companies has today announced that Lord Brian Mawhinney has been appointed as Non-Executive Chairman of the Group Board. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/230413/ireland___dunbia_announce_non_executive_chairman.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Sun, 05 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Environmental best practice is now high on the list of every Northern Irish food processor looking to do business with major British supermarkets and foodservice companies. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/300413/nireland___lindon_foods_ahead_of_the_game_in__environmental_best_practice_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sun, 05 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT FISHERIES Minister Michelle O’Neill has officially opened the new £300,000 fish market and refurbished ice-plant facility in Ardglass. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/020513/nireland___new__fish_market_and_refurbished_ice_plant_facility_in_ardglass.aspx farminglife Sun, 05 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT After 117 years at its south Belfast site, the RUAS annual show will begin a new chapter in its 159 year history at new Showgrounds just down the M1 motorway http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/300413/nireland___the_balmoral_show_has_a_new_home_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sun, 05 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Northern Ireland Guild of Agricultural Journalists visited Balmoral Park, the new home to the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/220413/n_ireland___balmoral_park_the_new_home_to_the_royal_ulster_agricultural_society.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Sat, 04 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Devenish Nutrition, the agri-technology company headquartered in Belfast, has taken another significant stride into the GB market with the acquisition of Hi Peak Feeds Ltd, the leading multi-species specialist organic feed manufacturer based near Sheffield. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/220413/n_ireland___devenish_nutrition_increase_presenc_in_gb_market.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Sat, 04 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The scale of the devastation of the severe snow storms that hit Northern Ireland in late March is now materialising. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/300413/nireland____sheep_and__cattle_lost_in_the_snow_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sat, 04 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT BOVINE Viral Diarrhoea Virus (BVDV) is one of the most economically important viral diseases of cattle in Northern Ireland, causing losses due to a range of reproductive problems, weakened immunity leading to scours and pneumonias and deaths. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/290413/nireland___bvdv_eradication_.aspx farminglife Sat, 04 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Linden Foods, one of the UK’s leading fresh meat manufacturers walked away with two prestigious awards at the recent Belfast Telegraph 2013 Business Awards. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/250413/n_ireland___double_win_for_linden_foods.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Chancellor is the ceremonial figurehead of the University, and may participate in conferring degrees at graduations as well as acting in an ambassadorial capacity for the institution, nationally and internationally. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/020513/nireland____harper_adams_university_has_appointed_hrh_the_princess_royal_as_its_first_chancellor.aspx farminglife Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT A 71-year-old man has died in a farming accident in County Londonderry. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/060513/nireland___farmer_killed_by_his_bull.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Small or medium-sized food and drink manufacturing companies in the border region of Ireland, Northern Ireland and western Scotland have an opportunity to grow export sales and enhance their marketing with assistance of a €2.2m programme funded by EU INTERREG IVA. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/030513/nireland___funding_for_food_processors_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT A steady trade for finished cattle across the marts saw finished first quality steers sell to an average of 217p/kg liveweight with second quality selling to an average of 193p/kg. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/060513/nireland___liveweight_marts_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The top price of 4,400gns went to the day’s supreme champion Crosskeys Gomesy from C and K Marshall, Ballymena, County Antrim. This 19 month old by Bassett Judge and out of a homebred dam was purchased by C Maxwell, Downpatrick, County Down. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/240413/n_ireland___charolais_champion_tops_ballymena_at_gns.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The EU Deadweight Cattle prices league table ranks 17 EU countries in terms of the farmgate price paid for R3 grade heifers. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/240413/nireland___the_uk_mainland_still_the_best_market_for_beef_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Linden Foods, one of the UK’s leading red meat suppliers to many leading retail and food service customers, has for the first time expanded the Linden Livestock Programme to include Hereford Beef to meet increasing demand for the product. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/080413/uk___linden_foods_expands_livestock_programme_into_hereford_beef.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Sun, 28 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT WITH the spotlight suddenly on native beef breeds for supplying retailers’ premium brands, there is an opportunity for dairy farmers to cash in. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/230413/nireland___native_cattle_breeds_all_the_rage_.aspx farminglife Sun, 28 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Beef classification has suffered in the first months of this year when compared with the corresponding period in 2012, according to the Livestock and Meat Commission. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/260413/nireland___smaller_beef_carcass_weights_.aspx imparialreporter Sun, 28 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT