Beef

As part of their Beef Week campaign, Ulster Farmers Union wanted to highlight the positive impact beef production has on the economy and the environment

This week from Farmers Guardian acting editor Katie Jones

In today's Farming in Five, chief reporter Rachael Brown reports on Save British Farming's plans to host a 'vintage farming spectacle' in Whitehall on 29 April, to put Britain's food and farming crisis in the spotlight; Farmers' Union of Wales' warning a rushed US trade deal could see Welsh agricultural 'sold down the river' in the UK Government's pursuit of short-term trade concessions; and Farmers Guardian's brand-new video series ‘From Hill to Ring’

James Herrick, BFA Beef Farmer of the Year 2024 winner, is setting a bold new direction for sustainable livestock farming

Leading the trade at the Hereford Cattle Society's spring show and sale at Shrewsbury at 9,000gns was Pepperstock 1 Blackstaffe

Great British Beef Week is in its 15th year and puts beef farmers in the spotlight

Jonty Cliffe on strong trade in the sector

NFU livestock board chair David Barton said with investment from the Government and the entire supply chain, the beef sector could meet 'growing global demand, while aligning with climate and environment ambitions'

NFU publishes its response to the UK farm assurance review and commits to learning from lessons in the past when it comes to developing and implementing environmental standards, a 10-year vision for the beef sector to help build confidence and a sustainable future for British beef, and National Sheep Association revealed 87% of farmers surveyed have experienced a dog attack on their sheep in the last 12 months

Despite UK beef production being expected to fall this year, with tighter supplies anticipated in the second half compared to the first, QMS said beef prices could remain strong for farmers