http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk This is the RSS syndication feed for MeatTradeNewsDaily.co.uk. A recent survey conducted by the Farmers’ Union of Wales revealed a need to increase awareness of the potential impacts of Bovine Virus Diarrhoea (BVD) infection in Welsh cattle herds. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/100113/wales___fuw_highlights_need_for_greater_bvd_awareness.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Food production is not keeping pace with demand and the implications of this are terrifying, Farmers' Union of Wales president Emyr Jones warns in his New Year Message. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/100113/wales___a_little_knowledge_is_a_dangerous_thing_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Mon, 14 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Welsh red meat industry is being urged to work together in 2013 to overcome the challenges it will face in the New Year. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/241212/wales___industry_must_work_together_in_.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Tue, 01 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Sheep farmers in Wales are being urged to take part in a survey that will help to create a better picture of Britain’s sheep flocks. Forms have been sent out to farmers across Wales, Scotland and England in a bid to discover how the sheep industry has changed in the past 9 years. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/211212/wales___farmers_encouraged_to_complete_important_sheep_survey.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Fri, 28 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT A new campaign has been launched which aims to persuade people to choose Welsh Beef as their Christmas number one. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/181212/wales___welsh_beef_its_best____.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Wed, 26 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT Farmers Report Courses Will Help Curb Carcass Losses http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/181212/wales___getting_the_most_out_of_lamb____.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Tue, 25 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT A new booklet has been created which aims to help boost the health of the nation’s cattle and protect the profits of Welsh farmers. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/181212/wales___new_beef_industry_booklet_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Tue, 25 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT A warm Welsh welcome helps to increase exports to Italy http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/181212/wales___welsh_lamb_for_italy____.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Tue, 25 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT ABP sponsors Wales YFC Calf Rearing competition http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/071212/wales___abp_sponsors_wales_yfc_calf_rearing_competition___.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sat, 22 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT Llangollen has a new Welsh champion in 22-year-old butcher Tomi Jones. He gave his employee Mathew Edwards, 20, and two other finalists the chop to win the Welsh Young Butcher Competition 2012 at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair in Builth Wells on Tuesday. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/291112/wales___champion_butcher_tomi_gives_rivals_the_chop_in_welsh_final.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT Wanker Brian who has spent the last 20 years exploiting the name of Freddy Mercury, will do anything to get is photo in the news, so we are not including a photo of the little t-rd (rymes with herd). http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/111212/wales___brian_may_quotwanker_of_the_yearquot.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sun, 16 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT A new campaign has been launched which aims to persuade people to choose Welsh Beef as their Christmas number one. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/031212/wales___welsh_beef_the_meat_for_this_christmas.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Sun, 09 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT Welsh farmers breathed a sigh of relief that the Chancellor today cancelled next January's planned 3p per litre fuel duty rise but the Farmers' Union of Wales went a step further by calling for a cut in the duty. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/061212/wales___fuw_says_chancellor_should_have_gone_further_and_cut_fuel_duty.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Sat, 08 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT Four finalists have been chosen for the Welsh Young Butcher Competition 2012 at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair in Builth Wells on Tuesday, November 27. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/231112/wales___four_young_butchers_chosen_to_contest_welsh_final.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Sun, 02 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT The total number of sheep and lambs in Wales has risen again this year while the number of cattle in Wales has remained stable, but pig numbers have significantly increased compared with 2011. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/231112/wales___sheep_numbers_in_wales_rise_for_third_straight_year.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Sun, 02 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT THE future of almost 3,500 food industry jobs in Wales has been thrown into doubt after Dutch-based food producer Vion announced plans to pull out of the UK market. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/271112/wales___vion_to_lay_off__meat_wokers_in_wales_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sun, 02 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT A year of domestic and global weather phenomena alongside last week's news that Vion will be pulling out of red meat and poultry processing in the UK have knocked farmer confidence. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/301112/wales___vion_a_dirty_word_in_wales_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT The average sheep farmer in Wales covered 110 percent of their cost of production in the financial year 2011/12 according to the latest figures. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/231112/wales___welsh_sheep_farmers_cover_cost_of_production.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Thu, 29 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Talented young butchers from across Wales are being given an exciting opportunity to prove that they are a cut above the rest in a national competition. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/051112/wales___chance_for_welsh_young_butchers_to_give_rivals_the_chop.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Thu, 22 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Trade delegation heads to the Far East in bid to open up important market for Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef Efforts to open up one of the biggest world markets are continuing this week as a Welsh trade delegation heads to China. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/151112/wales___trade_delegation_heads_to_the_far_east.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Thu, 22 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT HCC scoops two Golds at Welsh PR awards http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/091112/wales___award_for_meat_promotion.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Fri, 09 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT CC courses aim to help farmers protect profits http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/091112/wales___courses_for_our_sheep_farmers.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Fri, 09 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Farmers’ Union of Wales and the National Federation of Women’s Institutes (NFWI)-Wales have teamed up to hold an awareness-raising event for the annual White Ribbon Campaign to stamp out domestic violence against women during this month's Royal Welsh Winter Fair. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/091112/wales___fuw_backs_campaign_against_domestic_abuse.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Fri, 09 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT AN annual sheep shearing contest on Anglesey raised more than £8,000 for Wales Air Ambulance. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/091112/wales___sheep_shearing_for_charity_.aspx dailypost Fri, 09 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT A GWENDRAETH Valley farmshop has been shortlisted for two prestigious awards. Cwmcerrig Farmshop and Grill is in the running to win two Taste of Wales awards this week. The Gorlas farmshop, which was opened in 2009, is up for an award in the local sourcing section and the shop's sirloin steak is nominated in the beef section. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/301012/wales___high_praise_for_local_butcher_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sun, 04 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT More than a thousand Welsh farmers have visited 11 countries http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/291012/wales___more_than_a_thousand_welsh_farmers_have_visited__countries.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sun, 04 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Farmers’ Union of Wales today slammed proposals by the Cypriot EU Presidency to cut the CAP budget by €6.8bn, describing the suggestion as irresponsible. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/011112/wales___fuw_slams_eu_presidency_cap_budget_proposals.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT ERYRI YFC member Lowri Lloyd Williams called in some family favours when organising the county federation’s annual eisteddfod. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/261012/wales___the_cultural_butcher_.aspx dailypost Sun, 28 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT ERYRI YFC member Lowri Lloyd Williams called in some family favours when organising the county federation’s annual eisteddfod. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/251012/wales___the_cultural_butcher_.aspx dailypost Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Figures released by Hybu Cig Cymru (Meat Promotion Wales- HCC), show that because of the rising costs of production, the number of pigs in Wales has halved over the last decade. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/161012/wales___pig_production.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sun, 21 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT The panel of speakers at the Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) Annual Conference will represent the different sectors of the Welsh red meat industry. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/191012/wales___hcc_conference_to_represent_every_stage_of_the_welsh_red_meat_industry.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Fri, 19 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT SPECIALLY trained sniffer dogs may be used to detect diseased badgers infected with bovine TB. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/091012/wales___more_old_cobblers_on_bovine_tb_.aspx dailypost Sun, 14 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Welsh pig numbers down as costs continue to soar http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/081012/wales___pork_problems.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Mon, 08 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Blue-coloured Welsh wool has been used to depict the flow of the river Dyfi in the Crown to be awarded at Powys Eisteddfod at Tabernacle Arts Centre, Machynlleth, on October 26 and 27. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/021012/wales___welsh_wool_used_in_symbolic_eisteddfod_crown.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Sun, 07 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Exceptional clearance rates across the board were achieved at a very successful Lleyn Sheep Society sale of registered sheep at Welshpool Market on Saturday 29th September 2012. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/031012/wales___lleyn_sheep_at_welshpool.aspx stackyard.com Sat, 06 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Sheep farmers across Wales are being urged to follow quarantine advice when buying in new rams or replacement breeding stock. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/051012/wales___farmers_should_be_more_concerned_with_liver_fluke_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Fri, 05 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Welsh farmers were today urged to be vigilant following the detection of Schmallenberg Virus (SBV) antibodies in three cows and one calf on premises in Ceredigion. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/260912/wales___fuw_warns_farmers_to_look_out_for_smallenberg_virus_signs.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Sat, 29 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Wales’ diversifying population is being reflected in its food. For our Welsh Food Month series, Jodie Phillips looks at the rise of the halal market.Our supermarket shelves and the things we buy from them sport many features today that would not have been evident to shoppers a decade ago. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/200912/wales___how_halal_is_a_growing_presence_in_wales_food_market_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Wed, 26 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Lleyn Averages Up Across the Board at Carmarthen http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/210912/wales___carmarthen_sheep_sales_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Fri, 21 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT A FOUNDER member of Europe’s biggest ram sale has called on ministers to save the Welsh uplands by making them more sheep-friendly. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/200912/wales___a_sheep_shortage_looming_.aspx dailypost Thu, 20 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Strategic Action Plan continues to drive forward improvements in the industry http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/270812/wales___improving_meat_and_farming_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Thu, 20 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT New developments happen daily within the Welsh red meat industry, whether it is to do with our home or export markets, developments within the industry itself or on policy. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/110912/wales___deputy_ministers_italian_job_to_boost_wales_export_earnings_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Wed, 19 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT New developments happen daily within the Welsh red meat industry, whether it is to do with our home or export markets, developments within the industry itself or on policy. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/110912/wales___hcc_launches_fresh_design_for_its_industry_website_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Wed, 19 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Shoppers in Wales bought £14.6 million worth of lamb in a three month period according to new statistics. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/110912/wales___shoppers_in_wales_buying_more_lamb.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Wed, 19 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Shoppers in Wales buying more lamb http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/180912/wales___rise_in_lamb_sales_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Tue, 18 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Bad weather hits lamb finishing http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/270812/wales___finishing_lambs_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Wed, 12 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT New developments happen daily within the Welsh red meat industry, whether it is to do with our home or export markets, developments within the industry itself or on policy. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/110912/wales___welsh_lamb_winner_goes_from_milton_keynes_to_milan_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Tue, 11 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Roadshow offers practical advice to improving carcass value http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/030912/wales___roadshow_offers_practical_advice_to_improving_carcase_value.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Mon, 10 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT A Milton Keynes man will get a taste of la dolce vita after winning a competition on the Welsh Lamb website. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/050912/wales___welsh_lamb_winner_goes_from_milton_keynes_to_milan.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Mon, 10 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Six Dyfi valley friends have braved gale force winds to scale Wales’ three highest peaks - Snowdon, Cader Idris and Pen y Fan - to raise funds for Farmers' Union of Wales president Emyr Jones' chosen charity, Cancer Research Wales. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/150812/wales___pals_scale_wales_top_three_peeks_for_fuw_cancer_charity.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Sun, 19 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT