Beef & Lamb
NFU slams new Defra bovine TB policy
The government’s plans to end the licensing of new intensive badger culls from 2022 and reduce existing cull licenses from five to two years have been attacked by the NFU as unscientific and ineffective on current data. The Defra statement is a response to its...
ABP buys Fane Valley stake in red meat JV
Meat processor ABP Food Group has agreed to buy the Fane Valley co-operative’s 50% holding in the two companies’ joint venture red meat business, subject to regulatory approvals. Financial details are not available. The deal includes complete control of Linden Foods...
Straw buffer to extend winter forage stocks
New research shows that replacing a proportion of grass silage in buffer feed with straw and a molasses blend could help preserve forage stocks cost effectively in the coming winter, advises ED&F Man. “Dairy and beef farmers will need to strike a balance between...
Three EU cattle genetics companies to merge
Three European cattle breeding companies – all farmer-owned – have agreed to merge their interests into a single business, subject to regulatory approvals. Evolution, Masterrind and Vikinggenetics, respectively owned by Faba, Växa and VikingDanmark, are intending to...
Breedr app for greater beef efficiency
A new data-driven beef contract aims to help beef producers meet carcass specifications, enabling them to increase profitability while reducing their environmental footprint. Chichester-based agri-tech company Breedr cites AHDB figures that show that some 45% of beef...
Pandemic slows Genus sales in Europe
Genus, the UK registered international pig and cattle genetics company, has posted half year growth across both its livestock divisions. The company has reported an operating profit of £35.5 million on revenues of £285.7m in the six months to December 31st 2020,...