Beef

A new Luing breed record of 25,000gns was set at the breed society sale at Castle Douglas for Nunnerie Xenon from C.C. MacArthur and Co, Biggar.

Leading the way at 7,400 at the Farmers Guardian supported sale of show potential beef calves at Brecon was the Limousin cross steer, Prince of Thieves, from Phil and Tracey Jones and family, Erwood, Powys.

Ways to maximise live suckler calves on-farm with a view to upping profits were discussed at a recent SAC and Moredun organised calf health event.

Discount retailer Aldi has says it will stock a new range of PGI Welsh Beef products across more than 50 of its stores. 

Research into the DNA of cows is being used to help produce better dairy and beef cattle, but it could also improve the health and lifespan of humans. Nick Drainey reports.

The University of Edinburgh Students Association is the latest body to join the anti-meat campaign following a bad-tempered meeting where agricultural students were denied a voice before being shown the door.

The reserve senior champion led the Limousin trade at 13,500gns, which finished with an average up 130 on the year at 4,730.34 for 59 animals sold, and a clearance rate of 81 per cent.

A packed ringside saw Aberdeen-Angus bulls sell to a high of 25,000gns, matching last year’s top call.

Beef Shorthorn bulls sold to a high of 20,000gns twice, with averages up 104 on the year for 53 bulls sold at 4,780, and a clearance rate of 61 per cent.

Cancer charity Macmillan has announced it will no longer ‘actively’ promote its Meat-Free March campaign, following backlash from farmers.