Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) national sheep chairman Sean Dennehy has met with senior vets in the Department of Agriculture this week over the ongoing problems with the perceived “over the top” implementation of the Clean Sheep Policy by the Department....
European Union (EU) pig meat exports fell by €146 million (m) in 2017, compared to export sales in 2016, new trade figures from the European Commission have revealed.
Northern Irish lamb has been described as being in a “great position” to compete alongside other nations in terms of quality, according to a new report.
The European Commission has announced its latest funding for helping European Union (EU) member states fight animal diseases, such as bovine tuberculosis, rabies, bovine brucellosis, African swine fever and lumpy skin disease, by allocating more than...
The Scottish Government has warned Westminster it will not ban livestock exports, amid rumours UK Environment Secretary Michael Gove plans to outlaw the controversial practice.
Senior officials from the EU and Latin American trade bloc Mercosur – comprising Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay – have met in Brussels to push a divisive free trade agreement over the line.
Governments are starting to develop anti-methane emission policies that could impact the meat and livestock industry as part of their response to the 2015 Paris agreement on climate change.
Poor livestock farmers must not be pushed aside by “capital-intensive” companies as the world gears up to feed nine billion mouths by 2050, according to the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
Sheep farmers in Wales face “an extremely difficult future” after Brexit, if the UK government fails to negotiate a trade deal that secures tariff-free access to key European Union (EU) export markets, a leading trade body has warned.
Trade bodies have urged meat processors to take a “practical and sensible approach” towards implementing rules around the cleanliness of sheep for slaughter in light of the recent continuous bad weather.
GlobalMeatNews is pleased to welcome exciting US researcher Ai-Ping Hu as our latest speaker for the Wednesday 7 February webinar: Automate, Integrate, Accelerate.
Increased volumes of beef, pigmeat and sheepmeat helped the value of Irish food and drink exports reach a record high of €12.6bn last year – a rise of 13%, figures from the Irish Food Board have shown.
A detailed review of whether the European Union’s (EU) comprehensive animal welfare efforts are proving effective is to be staged by the EU’s financial watchdog, the Court of Auditors, this year.
The Irish Farmers Association (IFA) has challenged government to ensure industry has the infrastructure in place to export an extra 100,000 live animals this year.
Russia's meat industry grew by 4% for the past 12 months based on current forecasts sourced from the country, according to Russia's Minister of Agriculture Alexander Tkachev, with turkey the fastest growing segment.
Supply chain disrupter blockchain technology could improve efficiency, food safety and traceability of meat, but business will need to ditch the paper trail first, a report has claimed.
Eurodon, one of Russia’s largest turkey producers, is planning to diversify its business by investing up to RUB20 billion (US$338 million) in building lamb production units within the country.
The European Union’s (EU) revised novel food regulation (EU) 2015/2283, which will enter into force from January 1, 2018, will increase innovation in the meat sector, according to industry experts.
Farm groups have issued a mixed response to the European Commission’s plan to reform the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) by giving member states more powers.
DAT-Schaub, which has ambitions to be the world’s best natural casings supplier, has acquired a majority stake in five companies across South America and Spain.
GlobalMeatNews takes you through a whistle-stop tour of the latest meat-related machines promoted by exhibitors at Gulfood Manufacturing 2017, which organisers called the biggest trade show of its kind in the Middle East.
Australia’s multi-million dollar livestock trade with China has been boosted by the Asian giant’s decision to axe a tax on slaughter cattle and sheep by 1 January 2019.
DAT-Schaub CEO Jan Roelsgaard wants several big acquisitions as the Danish Crown subsidiary aims to become the world’s “best” natural casings producer.
UK meat suppliers are closing on export deals with South Korea and Taiwan and building trade with the US, Japan and Mauritius after announcing a £34m agreement with the Philippines, according to levy body the Agriculture & Horticulture Development...
Turkmenistan halal meat producer Taze Ay plans to increase sausage production by 400% after securing a loan from a London bank investing in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Time is running out to register for a free online event scheduled for tomorrow, exploring the latest developments in packaging to crack down on spoilage in meat export consignments.
Lamb exports from the UK saw a 25% rise for the first six months of 2017 with figures reaching £177.3 million, according to figures from the HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
A red food colouring range has been served up to help plant-based meat substitute producers make clean-label packaging claims to attract growing numbers of health-conscious shoppers.
