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High sheep EBVs improve health of flocks and returns for farmers
Sep 25 2012There has been a big increase in the number of performance recorded sheep for sale, with EBVs available for 69 per cent of those sold at the recent Premier Charollais sale at Worcester.
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Farmers advised to quarantine new stock to avoid importing disease
Sep 21 2012Sheep farmers across Wales are being urged to follow quarantine advice when buying in new rams or replacement breeding stock.
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Planning for 2013 is crucial after difficult summer for farmers
Sep 20 2012While lamb and beef prices have remained strong for most of this year, rising costs coupled with changes to production schedules forced on farmers by the poor summer could have an impact as we head into 2013, according to Hybu Cig Cymru
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Olympic hero leads the way in HCC’s annual Bulletin
Sep 19 2012Olympic hero Geraint Thomas punches the air in victory on the cover of the new edition of Hybu Cig Cymru’s annual Bulletin, which highlights the wide range of work carried out by the organisation on behalf of the Welsh red meat industry.
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Welsh Black breeding initiative starts to show results
Sep 19 2012A scheme to improve the iconic Welsh Black cattle breed is already showing results, according to Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales.
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Shoppers in Wales buying more lamb
Sep 10 2012Shoppers in Wales bought £14.6 million worth of lamb in a three month period according to new statistics.
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HCC launches fresh design for its industry website
Sep 7 2012An important source of information for the Welsh red meat industry has been redesigned with a fresh new look to help make it more user-friendly and appealing.
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Deputy Minister’s Italian job to boost Wales’ export earnings
Sep 4 2012A Government Deputy Minister will take part in a trade mission to Italy this week to see the major inroads made into the European export market by Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef.
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Welsh Lamb winner goes from Milton Keynes to Milan
Sep 4 2012A Milton Keynes man will get a taste of la dolce vita after winning a competition on the Welsh Lamb website.
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Welsh Charolais - HCC suckler herd award winners host open day
Aug 31 2012Suckler herd management will come under the microscope at an open day hosted by James and Alec Cowan, winners of the Welsh Charolais – Hybu Cig Cymru Welsh Suckler Herd of the Year
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New exclusive club for butchers launched by HCC
Aug 30 2012An initiative to reward butchers who sell Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef is launched by Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales this autumn.
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£850,000 promotional campaign for Welsh Lamb launches this autumn
Aug 29 2012A major £850,000 advertising campaign gets underway in September which aims to make Welsh Lamb the first choice meat on Britain’s plates.
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Roadshow offers practical advice to improving carcase value
Aug 28 2012Events will be held across Wales in September to help farmers get the maximum value from their livestock.
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Strategic Action Plan continues to drive forward improvements in the industry
Aug 21 2012The latest review of an ambitious strategy which aims to develop a profitable, efficient, sustainable and innovative Welsh red meat industry shows that it has already had a positive impact.
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Olympians celebrate with Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef
Aug 17 2012Members of Britain’s heroic cycling team celebrated their success at the London Olympic Games with some delicious Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef.
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