FSA Offers Guidance on Feed Hygiene Regulations
UK - The Food Standards Agency has issued a consultation on the need for clear and concise guidance for farmers on record keeping requirements under the EC Feed Hygiene Regulation.

Protect Against Parasites
UK - Beef and sheep producers can be confident they are making an informed choice about parasite control products, thanks to the latest EBLEX parasite guide.

LMC Report: FQAS Reached Record Level In 2009
NORTHERN IRELAND, UK - A new record high for the percentage of slaughtered domestic beef that is farm quality assured was reached in 2009.

Out-Wintering Pads A Viable Option For Some
UK - Out-wintering pads (OWPs) offer a sustainable alternative to out-wintering livestock on grassland and a reduced cost alternative to conventional housing according to a three year project part-funded by DairyCo and EBLEX under the LINK Research P...

Farm Buildings Support
SCOTLAND, UK - National Farmers' Union (NFU) Scotland has welcomed confirmation from the Scottish Government that its £3 million Severe Weather Grant Scheme, as announced at the Union’s AGM in St Andrews last week, will now be extended to provide support...

Minister Celebrates Successful Beef Expo
NORTHERN IRELAND, UK - The Northern Irish Beef Expo was held earlier this week at Dungannon Farmers' Mart, County Tyrone, organised by the National Beef Association (NBA).

QMS Beefs Up London Campaign
UK - The latest phase of a Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) campaign to place Scotch Beef at the top of every discerning Londoner’s shopping list was launched earlier this week.

Climate Change Up For Discussion
UK - Climate change will be the topic of discussion this year at the BPEX and EBLEX conference, Outlook 2010, A Changing Climate?

NI Beef Farmers Can Deliver What Consumers Want
NORTHERN IRELAND, UK - Northern Ireland’s beef farmers have already established their readiness to look ahead, in this instance by offering consumers a high integrity product, because 92 per cent of their cattle already meet farm quality assurance standards...

Direct Selling In The Spotlight
UK - Producers who sell meat directly to the consumer, or are considering doing so, will benefit from increased support thanks to a new expert position created by EBLEX.

Government Seeks To Use More British Food
UK - More government departments are sourcing domestically produced food, statistics released last week by Defra show.

NFU CONFERENCE - Call for Fairer Farm Gate Prices
UK - The greed of the supermarkets is leading to the exodus of many farming families from the industry, writes TheCattleSite senior editor Chris Harris.

QMS Urges Scottish Producers to Go for Gold
SCOTLAND, UK - Quality Meat Scotland is ensuring Scottish companies do not miss the opportunity to go for gold at the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Ongoing Differential In NI And GB Prime Cattle Prices
UK - IN the last few weeks, a decline in Great Britain (GB) farmgate cattle prices, particularly in England, coupled with broad stability in Northern Ireland (NI) prices has caused a narrowing in the price differential between NI and GB. However,...

NFU CONFERENCE - Opposition Launches New Agenda for Agriculture
UK - A shake up of the food and agriculture industries has been promised following the forthcoming general election in the UK if the opposition Conservative party wins control, writes ThePigSite senior editor Chris Harris.

Better Communication Needed Between DEFRA And Industry
UK - The National Beef Association has criticised Defra for signaling its readiness to fall in with the EU consensus during coming CAP reform talks – instead of pushing hard to secure the best possible deal for UK farmers.

NFU CONFERENCE - Fighting the British Corner in Europe
UK - The voice of British farmers has to be heard in the forthcoming negotiations over the Common Agricultural Policy in Europe, writes TheCattleSite senior editor, Chris Harris.

Help In Eradicating Brucellosis
NORTHERN IRELAND, UK - Minister Michelle Gildernew MP, MLA has announced a fresh appeal for the rural community’s assistance in efforts to eradicate Brucellosis in local cattle herds.

On-Line Animal Database Is The Way Forward
NORTHERN IRELAND, UK - The continuing success of the Animal and Public Health Information System (APHIS) has been hailed by Minister Michelle Gildernew.

NFU CONFERENCE - Farming for the Future
UK - Food production should be on the front pages of all political agendas, not a footnote to them - this was a key message from the president of the National Farmers Union, Peter Kendall, writes TheCattleSite senior editor, Chris Harris.