Meat - Beef
There are over 10 million cattle in the UK, which is the fourth largest producer in the EU-25 at more than 750,000 tonnes of beef a year. UK consumers eat an average of 17.3kg of beef a year. France is the largest EU producer at 1.6 million tonnes a year while the biggest producer of all is the United States – it generates 12 million tonnes, nearly a quarter of world production.
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(24-07-2008)
MPs have criticised the decision not to cull badgers in England to control the spread of bovine TB.
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(16-07-2008)
NFU livestock board chairman Alistair Mackintosh is calling on the whole supply chain to work closely in the coming weeks to help deliver sustainable beef and lamb prices.
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(17-06-2008)
Farming leaders are calling for further increases in farmgate prices for beef and lamb to safeguard long-term sustainability of the sectors.
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(20-05-2008)
Steaks from 12 sirloins have been selected to compete for the accolade of best Scotch steak at next month’s Royal Highland Show at Ingliston, Edinburgh.
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(15-05-2008)
Scotland’s livestock farmers and processors have been encouraged to apply for funds from the Scottish Rural Development Plan (SRDP) in a bid to make their businesses more eco-friendly.
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(02-05-2008)
An investigation has claimed significant amounts of beef sold in foodservice as “local” or “British” is actually from foreign imports.
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(11-04-2008)
Brazilian beef exporters have hit back at Irish farmers following the latest claims on foot-and-mouth.
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(17-03-2008)
Renowned international expert on animal behaviour, Professor Temple Grandin, will be giving practical demonstrations at Beef Expo 2008.
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(14-03-2008)
Sainsbury's has announced it is moving to 100% local beef for its Northern Ireland stores.
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(06-03-2008)
All fresh beef sold in Morrisons stores nationwide is now British sourced, the chain has announced.