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Beef & Lamb
27 February 2019
The weather in the last year has been more challenging than most - how are its effects being felt farming?
27 February 2019
Producers and users of school educational resources on food are being invited to have their say on a series of new voluntary guidelines.
4 August 2025
Defra is investing in a new multi-species livestock identification and tracking service that will be delivered through the Livestock Information Programme (LIP).
4 March 2019
Foodex Japan offers real opportunities for meat exports
4 March 2019
In most cases, antibiotics should only be used to treat bacterial infections. Over-prescribing and the unnecessary use of antibiotics can increase the emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Livestock producers have a responsibility to protect human and animal health by using antibiotics responsibly in order to minimise the risk of antibiotic resistance (AMR).
10 February 2020
The food delivery market has seen double digit growth in the last year as new players enter the market and expand the offering
25 February 2019
In his latest blog, Phil Bicknell brings some much needed clarity to the Brexit debate
8 November 2019
What will day one of a no-deal Brexit look like for your business?
8 November 2019
What will happen to the business on Day 1 of a ‘no –deal’ Brexit?
16 August 2019
This year was particularly strong for smaller roasting joint sizes, party food and fresh cream
8 April 2025
Managing ewes correctly throughout the year is vital for generating the highest possible output from any sheep enterprise. Farmbench figures show that the most profitable flocks rear the highest value of lamb per ewe. It is likely that much of this is due to good ewe management.
21 February 2019
Investigating losses at lambing time can be used as a tool to improve lamb survival and wider health, welfare and production. This is a basic post-mortem worksheet for vets and farmers. It may be useful to watch the BRP lamb survival guide: Investigating lamb losses before using this worksheet, available here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tu6VpAepsgc