http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk This is the RSS syndication feed for MeatTradeNewsDaily.co.uk. Moyallen milk producers Henry and Jillian McMurray with Clifford McCullough, left, of Fane Valley Stores discussing the Ritchey Tru-Test range of weighing equipment and EID readers. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/100113/n_ireland___are_you_weighing_in_the_facts.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT This recognition comes from scoring over 80% in the survey for the second year in a row. We finished 37th overall out of 250 organisations and were the top Red Meat company. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/030113/nireland___linden_foods_environmental_award.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Northern Ireland Blonde Cattle Club are pleased to announce the following as their winners for the Commercial Herds Competition 2012. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/080113/nireland___the_northern_ireland_blonde_cattle_club.aspx farminglife Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Northern Ireland Charolais Club celebrates one of its most successful years yet, beginning with the club’s golden anniversary dinner in Walshes Hotel Maghera. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/080113/nireland___the_northern_ireland_charolais_club_.aspx farminglife Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Average prime cattle weights fell by 3.2kg from quarter 3 into quarter 4 and slaughter rates fell on 2011 figures by 11,594, report the Livestock and Meat Commission of Northern Ireland. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/140113/nireland___lighter_beef_carcass_weights_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Moy Park Group, operating across Northern Ireland for more than 60 years, continues to expand with more farmers in Fermanagh becoming suppliers of parent and grandparent stock as well as broilers. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/080113/nireland___nigel_dunlop_the_managing_director_and_chief_executive_of_moy_park.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT YLBNI are preparing for the Ulster Bank Young Handlers and Calf Spectacular Competition on Saturday 12th January 2013 in Ballymena Sales Arena at 9am. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/080113/nireland___calf_talk_.aspx farminglife Mon, 14 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Richard Moore of Linden Foods interview for Albert Heijn.mp4 http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/030113/nireland___richard_moore_of_linden_foods.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Mon, 14 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT The NI Limousin Cattle Club is looking forward to the upcoming BLCS unhaltered and haltered female sale which is taking place with auctioneers J A McClelland & Sons at Ballymena Mart, Woodside Road on Saturday 12th January and is being kindly sponsored by long standing sponsors F Connon General Merchants, Ballymena. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/090113/nireland___the_ni_limousin_cattle_club.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Mon, 14 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Kettyle Irish Foods, the Northern Irish producer of premium dry-aged and dry-cured meats, has won a £1.2 million contract to supply a sustainably produced bacon to a major supermarket chain in the Netherlands. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/211112/n_ireland___kettyle_irish_foods__bringing_home_the_bacon_in_the_netherlands.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Sun, 13 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Speaking at the Oxford Farming Conference, Irish MEP Mairead McGuinness said that there is enough regulation already but it has been ineffective because of the way it has been implemented across Europe. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/100113/nireland___farm_payments_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sun, 13 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT A daughter of Kilcoan Popeye from Henry Gamble and family led the prices at the Northern Lights collective Texel female sale at Hilltown Mart, which saw a strong demand resulting in a 92% clearance. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/090113/nireland___the_very_best_of_texel_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sat, 12 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Hannan Meats, the Northern Irish meat processor, is to supply dry-aged beef to Fortnum and Mason in London for its restaurants and catering operations. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/101212/n_ireland___fortnum_and_mason_in_business_alliance_with_hannan_meats.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Fermanagh-based O’Doherty’s Fine Meats has been named as the Northern Ireland regional winner in the annual UK Butcher’s Shop of the Year Awards. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/281112/n_ireland___odohertys_fine_meats_wins_top_uk_award.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT In the debate over who gets what from the Cap, little light has been shed on the direction of the policy. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/100113/nireland___farm_payments__0.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Only 3% of the world's surface is capable of growing food, only 1% of the world's water is drinkable and world population is set to hit nine billion by 2050. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/100113/nireland___producing_food_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT NEWRY & Armagh DUP Assemblyman and Stormont Agriculture Committee member William Irwin has been reflecting on a tough year for agriculture and is hopeful of an improved outlook for the industry in 2013. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/010113/nireland___farming_and_politicians_.aspx farminglife Sun, 06 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Charolais Bulls Peak at 5,800gns at Dungannon http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/161112/nireland___charolais_bulls_at_dungannon___.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sat, 05 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT The deadweight lamb price in Northern Ireland last week was 325.6p/kg, a 88p/kg reduction on the same week last year when the price was 413.7p/kg. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/020113/nireland___great_money_for_lambs_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Wed, 02 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT HARPER Adams University has secured £180,000 to fund two new PhD studentships. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/010113/nireland___boost_for_farm_students_.aspx farminglife Tue, 01 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT SHIFNAL, Shropshire-based Christine William and Paul Tippetts of the renowned Wilodge Limousin herd, have announced the private purchase for an un-disclosed five figure price, of the eight month old Gerrygullinane Glen, a Limousin bull bred by Gerard Walsh and Anne Marie Clarke of the Gerrygullinane Limousin herd, Knockmore, Ballina, Co. Mayo. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/031212/nireland___fabulous_limousin_bull_at_wilodge___.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Tue, 01 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Gerry Maguire and his team at Lindon Foods on video http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/010113/nireland___gerry_maguire_and_his_team_at_lindon_foods_on_video.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Tue, 01 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and the Food Standards Agency wish to remind producers that it is an offence to present any animal for slaughter for human consumption which has been treated with a medicinal product if the withdrawal period for that product has not expired. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/010113/nireland___pumping_drugs_into_livestock_.aspx farminglife Tue, 01 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT MEP Diane Dodds has welcomed the result of the EU’s December Fisheries Council, whilst acknowledging further disappointment with a cut in the cod quota for the Irish Sea. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/010113/nireland___the_fish_quota_.aspx farminglife Tue, 01 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT AGRICULTURE Minister Michelle O’Neill has announced Single Farm Payments totalling more than £184million paid in December 2012. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/311212/nireland___million_in_farm_payments_.aspx farminglife Sat, 29 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT Total expenditure on beef and beef products in GB showed a four per cent increase between these periods to £1,994 million for the year ending 28 October 2012. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/271212/nireland___the_beef_market_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sat, 29 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT THE NI Limousin Cattle Club had great pleasure in awarding their members in their successes throughout 2012 at their recent dinner. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/241212/nireland___the_ni_limousin_cattle_club_.aspx farminglife Thu, 27 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT Following discussions with Tesco UK, Aberdeen Angus Quality Beef Ltd (AAQB) wish to advise that Tesco UK’s Aberdeen Angus Scheme is to be introduced to Northern Ireland early next year. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/211212/uk___tesco_uk_aa_scheme.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Tue, 25 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT Quotes from the plants this week for U-3 grade prime cattle were 328-330p/kg with similar quotes expected for Monday, reports the Livestock and Meat Commission. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/251212/nireland___around_the_beef_plants_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Tue, 25 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT THE British poultry industry celebrated outstanding achievements and potential for excellence during the British Poultry Council Annual (BPC) Awards at the House of Commons. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/251212/nireland___moy_park_at_the_house_of_commons___.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Tue, 25 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT VIA grading machines at two factories in NI have effectively been temporarily switched off by DARD after checks by inspectors showed that the machines were not operating to the standards required in legislation. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/171212/nireland___automatic_beef_carcass_grading.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Mon, 24 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT THREE generations of experience blended with the latest technology is making Lakeview Farm Meats the processing plant of choice for top end butchers, restaurants and hotels. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/241212/nireland___lakeview_farm_meats_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Mon, 24 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT One of the major championships at the Allams Christmas Beef Show was Best Opposite Sex to the Ulster Housewife's Champion which was owned by McKenna Brothers from Clogher. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/061212/nireland___riverside_quality_meats_buy_allums_champion__.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Mon, 24 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT THE Northern Ireland farming industry got its first taste of the new King’s Hall pavilions on Thursday as it played host to the Winter Fair for the first time. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/241212/nireland___showing_cattle_.aspx farminglife Mon, 24 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT Single Farm Payment monies will be arriving in farmers' bank accounts over the coming weeks. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/241212/nireland___single_farm_payments_.aspx imparialreporter Mon, 24 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT GUIDELINES for feeding suckler cows is based on a fairly simple principle namely, feed to body condition score in relation to the stage of the production cycle. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/241212/nireland___suckler_herds_.aspx farminglife Mon, 24 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT Quotes from the plants this week for U-3 grade prime cattle were 328-330p/kg with similar quotes expected for Monday, reports the Livestock and Meat Commission. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/241212/nireland___the_beef_market_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Mon, 24 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT As 2012 draws to a close the Crawford family from Maguiresbridge have rounded off another successful year by scooping several of the top accolades at the NI Limousin Club's annual dinner and presentation of awards, held recently at Clogher. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/241212/nireland___crawford_family_from_maguiresbridge_shoeing_their_cattle_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sun, 23 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT Airtech Distribution in Northern Ireland has developed highly innovative technology that enables meat processing plants to reduce both water and energy costs and to improve hygiene. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/231112/n_ireland___new_technology_helps_meat_companies_cut_costs_and_improve_safety.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Sat, 22 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT Factories in Northern Ireland are finding it increasingly difficult to source 'in-spec' prime cattle to meet their premium retail orders. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/031212/nireland___a_struggle_to_get_enough_good_cattle_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sat, 22 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT THIS week representatives from the Ulster Farmers’ Union Beef and Lamb Committee met with the Northern Ireland Meat Exporters Association (NIMEA) to discuss a variety of issues affecting red meat producers, and in particular the beef and lamb market situation. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/171212/nireland___beef_and_lamb_prices_.aspx farminglife Sat, 22 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT A large crowd of farmers gathered in Cashel Community Centre to hear expert advice on how to feed and look after livestock after a particularly bad summer. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/241212/nireland___cattle_and_sheep_men_get_together_.aspx imparialreporter Sat, 22 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT McCartney’s Butchers of Northern Ireland gained three gold awards in the recent All Ireland Butchers’ Awards. The gold award products were steak and kidney pie, handmade corned beef, and traditional pork sausages. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/091112/n_irealnd___artisan_triple_for_northern_ireland_mccartneys_butchers.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT ALLAMS of Belfast, this week held their 89th annual Christmas show and sale of beef cattle and spectacular calves in the Royal Ulster Agricultural Show Grounds, Balmoral, Belfast. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/071212/nireland___allums_christmas_show_and_sale_.aspx farminglife Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT The average prime cattle price during November 2012 was 318.4p/kg with an average R3 steer price of 328.9p/kg. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/271212/nireland___the_beef_trade_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT There was plenty of Fermanagh success at the recent Autumn Show and Sale of bulls and females organised by the Northern Ireland Charolas Club in Dungannon. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/201112/nireland___the_best_heifer_you_will_ever_see__.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT AS expected, VION NV has reached an agreement for a management buy-out of its UK pork operations, securing around 4,000 jobs, subject to Competition Authority approval in Ireland. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/241212/nireland___cookstown_bacon_was_always_a_good_plant_.aspx farminglife Thu, 20 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT Purchasing protocols in the food processing industry must change according to Seamus Carr, Managing Director of Vion, Cookstown when he spoke at a recent meeting of the NI Grain Trade Association. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/241212/nireland____seamus_carr_managing_director_of_vion_cookstown_likes_the_quothigh_lifequot.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Wed, 19 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT A record price of £6,600 was set at the Allams Christmas Show and Sale of beef cattle and spectacular calves held at the Royal Ulster Agricultural Showgrounds, Balmoral. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/141212/nireland___record_prices_for_beef_cattle___.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Wed, 19 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT THE managing director of Vion’s pork processing operation, Seamus Carr, has confirmed that the business is undergoing a major restructuring in order to future proof its long term viability. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/171212/nireland___cookstown_bacon_.aspx farminglife Mon, 17 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT