Livestock

NFU Cymru welcomes isolation facilities decision

NFU Cymru has welcomed the Cabinet Secretary's 'pragmatic decision' to allow the continued use of isolation facilities until 11 September read more...

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Last updated: 07 Jun 2017

Europe Sheep Sector Update

The latest Europe Sheep Sector Update has been released. Including • Germany• Austria• Spain• Lithuania• Poland• Sweden• Ireland• UK• Finland • Italy• Hungary• France read more...

Last updated: 30 May 2017

Free trade must be maintained in Brexit

Livestock representatives from the UK NFUs and the Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) have recently met in Belfast to discuss Brexit and the trade implications for the livestock sector read more...

Last updated: 16 May 2017

NFU Cymru stresses importance of trade at NSA Sheep Event

'Securing the right trade deal with the European Union must be a key priority for the next UK Government'. That was the message from NFU Cymru at the NSA Sheep Event in Talybont-on-Usk read more...

Last updated: 15 May 2017

NFU Cymru calls for retailers to back Welsh Lamb

On the eve of the NSA Welsh Sheep 2017, NFU Cymru is calling on all retailers to show their commitment to Welsh lamb. read more...

Last updated: 15 May 2017

NFU Cymru calls for retailers to back Welsh lamb

On the eve of the NSA Welsh Sheep 2017, NFU Cymru is calling on all retailers to show their commitment to Welsh lamb read more...

Last updated: 27 Apr 2017

Tesco stocking Argentinian beef

NFU Cymru is disappointed with Tesco's decision to stock Argentinian beef in six of its Welsh stores read more...

Last updated: 18 Apr 2017

Welsh Government has published rules for Quarantine Unit (QU) applications. Likely implementation date is 10th June and from that date (subject to legislation) current Approved Isolation Units (AIU) will cease to exist. read more...

Last updated: 10 Apr 2017

CPH and Livestock Movement

The CPH (County Parish Holding) is a key control mechanism which underpins the identification of farmed livestock (cattle, sheep, goats and pigs). read more...

Last updated: 04 Apr 2017

Dog owners warned to keep dogs on leads

With the lambing season well underway, NFU Cymru is calling on dog owners to keep a tight rein on their pets when out in the countryside read more...

Last updated: 20 Mar 2017

Brazil's rotten meat allegations underline importance of UK trade deals

NFU Cymru has highlighted the importance of securing trade deals which uphold the high standards of Welsh and British food production amid allegations that Brazil's biggest meat processors have been selling rotten beef and poultry for years read more...

Last updated: 11 Oct 2016

Welsh Livestock Champion Award launched

NFU Cymru is launching its annual award to find the best livestock person working within the agricultural industry in Wales, with the award winner receiving a top prize of £300 and a Welsh Royal Crystal Trophy read more...

Last updated: 27 Sep 2016

M & S to extend their UK sourcing of lamb

Marks and Spencer's announcement that they will be extending their UK sourcing of lamb by a further six weeks in 2017 has been welcomed by NFU Cymru read more...

Last updated: 20 May 2016

UK and Irish livestock representatives meet

UK and Irish livestock representatives look at cattle and sheep issues read more...

Last updated: 10 May 2016

Beef is off the menu in Mercosur negotiations

NFU Cymru has today welcomed confirmation from the EU Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Phil Hogan, that beef will not be part of the current Mercosur trade deal negotiations read more...

Last updated: 22 Apr 2016

Accessing US beef & lamb markets - major boost

Accessing US beef and lamb markets would be major boost for UK livestock sector read more...

Last updated: 18 Mar 2016

Rise in bovine TB shows next WG must take action

The annual TB statistics for 2015 starkly highlight the need for the next Welsh Government to put the implementation of a comprehensive TB eradication strategy at the top of its agenda. read more...

Last updated: 10 Mar 2016

Welsh lamb deserves pride of place on shelves

As the lambing season commences throughout the county of Brecon and Radnor, NFU Cymru members are calling for retailers to back Welsh farmers read more...