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Six top London chefs will take part in a celebration of Welsh Lamb at The Butcher in Leadenhall Market, offering an extravaganza of dishes inspired by cuisines of the world. Every Wednesday from…
Welsh farmers have been investing in rams with superior genetics in a bid to boost the performance of their flocks. A total of 97 performance recorded Texel and Suffolk rams were sold at an…
Efforts to improve the iconic Welsh Black cattle breed have been given a boost thanks to a new scheme funded by Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales. The Welsh Black Cattle Society will receive…
Hybu Cig Cymru has reacted with disappointment to the news that half the restaurants in a survey are misleading customers by claiming to serve Welsh Lamb. Trading Standards Inspectors from five…
An ambitious action plan setting out a strategy for the long term viability of the red meat industry in Wales is on course to meet its targets. The strategic action plan was launched by Rural…
Sun seekers heading for the Caribbean paradise of Barbados can enjoy a heavenly dish when they get there - Welsh Lamb. Barbados is the latest destination for Wales' premium food product, which is…
Two Welsh farmers will soon be winging their way across the world to study farming practices in different continents, thanks to Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales. Rob Cumine from…
Teachers need to be given more time to help pupils to prepare and cook food within the school curriculum in Wales, according to a new survey published today. While teachers are enthusiastic about…
There is a treasure trove of valuable information available for both farmers and consumers at the Hybu Cig Cymru stands during the Royal Welsh Show. Visitors will be able to pick up a library of…
Farmers visiting the Royal Welsh Show will have the opportunity to register for a new initiative designed to help them improve the breeding qualities of their livestock. The Elite Ram Project was…
Increased overseas demand for Welsh Lamb and improved returns for sheep producers were highlighted by the Chairman of Hybu Cig Cymru at the start of this year's Royal Welsh Show. Rees Roberts…
A brand new feature giving everyone the opportunity to build their very own online cookbook to rival the likes of Jamie Oliver and Delia Smith is being launched at the Royal Welsh Show. Hybu Cig…
There has been a considerable increase in the number of Welsh farmers who are covering the cost of lamb production, according to new figures published today. Although costs continue to rise,…
THE recipe for success can be found at this year's Royal Welsh Show where a kitchen is bursting with top chefs who are at the ready to tickle your tastebuds. Bryn Williams, Dudley Newbury,…
A Welsh star of the Silver Screen will be sharing his experiences of working with some of the biggest names in the film and television industry when he takes part in a cookery demonstration at the…
THE cookery blockbuster sequel of the year has been published! Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales is proud to present Cool2Cook2, the follow-up to the hugely successful original publication…
China, the world's biggest consumer market, is the latest export target for Welsh Lamb. Sales of Welsh Lamb abroad hit a record high in 2009 earning £109 million for the economy, with Hong…
Wales is leading the world with an exciting new project which will not only encourage sheep farmers to improve the quality of their livestock but will also help in the fight against climate…
Millions of people across the UK are now glued to their TV screens as the world turns its attention to South Africa for the 2010 World Cup. Over the next month, 32 teams from across the globe…
A new report shows that an increasing number of farmers are getting it right when it comes to meeting the market specifications, with carcase weights up last year. Analysis of the Meat and…
Thousands of young people from across Wales will be told how healthy eating can be fun and cool next week. Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) will be attending the 2010 Urdd Eisteddfod…
The latest move to legalise skin-on sheep meat, which could be worth £3 million to the Welsh livestock industry, has been welcomed by Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC). The Food…
A special event will examine ways to reduce the carbon footprint of Welsh farms. An open day has been organised at Hendy, near Hundred House in Powys, using it as an example of how farmers…
The search is on for the person who will travel the world to find new ways to make livestock production in Wales more sustainable. Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has launched the…
New figures released today show that while the top third of Welsh sheep farms are turning a profit, a considerable number are still failing to cover their costs. A new project has examined the…
The latest version of an important farming resource has been produced to give farmers in Wales all the information they need to improve their swards. The 2010 Recommended Grass and Clover…
Statistics out this month show a sense of optimism among Welsh sheep farmers despite a further reduction in flock numbers. Figures from the December 2009 Survey of Agriculture show that while…
A group of Welsh farmers have gained new ideas that they hope will help to grow the profits of their businesses, thanks to a scheme run by Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC). Members of…
Spice up spring with two new recipe books which contain some exciting new ideas for Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef. Brand new recipes, including Welsh Lamb green chilli korma, are guaranteed to banish…
Lamb and beef exports from Wales were worth £140 million to the economy in 2009, an increase of more than £30 million over the previous year. The figure was released by Welsh red meat…
A new service is being offered to farmers on contemporary issues. Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) will be publishing ‘Hot Topic' articles on subjects that effect farmers at…
Students in South Wales have been given tips on how to eat Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef as part of a healthy balanced diet. Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) attended the Mind, Body and…
The important role that Welsh Lamb plays in the Welsh economy has been highlighted by new figures. Statistics show that the value of Welsh Lamb exported in 2009 soared to nearly £110…
Londoners will be treated to a taste of Welsh Lamb this week. The True Taste Welsh Food Market takes over Soho's Golden Square on Friday the 26 th February and Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion…
Welsh Lamb is proving to be a major attraction at the largest food fair in the Middle East while total export sales are set to top £100 million a year, according to Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat…
Brecon chef Iain Sampson is celebrating after winning the coveted National Chef of Wales title. Sampson, 42, head chef at Peterstone Court Country House Restaurant and Spa,…
Some of Wales' top young chefs will be showing off their culinary skills this week as they aim to be a future star. Eight young pupils will be competing in the Welsh regional final of the…
A Welshman is heading to New Zealand to find ways to improve grassland management in Wales. Eurion Thomas, the winner of the 2009 Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) Scholarship, will…
Forget Beyonce, Lady Gaga and JLS, a new release from HCC is sure to be a hit among farmers. Gaining knowledge has never been easier thanks to a new service that will allow farmers to listen to…
Four beef farmers from Wales have taken advantage of an opportunity to gain new information and contacts that will help them to develop their breeding strategies. The farmers were all winners of…
Farmers are being sought who can help to mould the future of the Welsh red meat farming industry. Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) is looking for new farmers to join the Farming…
Figures from 2009 show there was rise in the number of prime cattle being slaughtered in the UK. New statistics release by DEFRA show that last year, over 2,075,100 prime cattle were slaughtered…
A decision by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) to seek UK Ministerial approval to try and change the law on the production of Skin-on Sheep Meat (Smokies) has been welcomed by Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat…
Training is being offered to abattoirs and processors in Wales to ensure that consumers continue to enjoy Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef of the highest standard. Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales…
Beef farmers from across the UK were told how research and development will be increasingly important to the farming industry in the future. Siôn Aron Jones, Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion…
On Monday, Welsh couples across Wales will be declaring "Rwyn dy garu di" as they celebrate the day dedicated to the patron saint of Welsh lovers. The 25 th January is St Dwynwen's Day, which is…
Farmers are invited to attend an event will explore an alternative to housing cattle indoors during the winter. Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales is currently taking part in a project which…
Demand for Welsh Lamb remains buoyant despite the recession, leading to increased sales overseas and improved prices for producers at home. "It's been an encouraging year for farmers and prices…
A Cardiff man will be part of history when the Ryder Cup comes to Wales thanks to Welsh Lamb. Keith James entered a competition run by Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) and a leading UK…
A new publication has been created to help Welsh sheep farmers protect their flocks and their businesses from the effects of disease. A new bilingual booklet on sheep health has been published by…
Plans to reorganise the bodies responsible for inspection procedures in abattoirs present an ideal opportunity to improve efficiency without compromising food safety or animal welfare. That's the…
It's now easier for people as far away as Hong Kong and Dubai to learn about what makes Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef so special. A new service has been launched by Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion…
A plan to make almost half the workforce at Welsh Country Foods in Anglesey redundant has been greeted with disappointment by Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales. Owners Vion have announced…
Eleven people from across Wales will get to enjoy some of the country's top tourist hotspots thanks to their love of Welsh Lamb. Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales have been running a…
One of the UK's leading sheep experts is coming to Wales to share new knowledge of sheep production. Dr John Vipond, a sheep specialist with the Scottish Agricultural College, is taking part in a…
Welsh Lamb will be on more dinner plates in Luxembourg after it was featured in a prime time television programme. Customers can buy it from the country's leading supermarket which has agreed to…
Improved market prices for livestock have helped farmers cope with the rising costs of producing Welsh Lamb. Figures for 2009 showed that the average Welsh auction market price for lamb was…
Farmers who rear calves sired by top performing bulls could see improved profits compared to those from other bulls. Results from nearly 9000 beef animals recorded on more than 131 Welsh farms…
Thirteen shoppers will be enjoying an extra special Christmas this year after buying Welsh Lamb. During September and October, Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales ran a competition with a UK…
The perfect gifts for the discerning Christmas dinner table this year are Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef. And both will take pride of place amongst the best of British produce at a Christmas Market in…
Welsh Beef provides the ideal solution for those looking for a change from turkey this Christmas. And to press home the appeal of Welsh Beef, a thirty second advert will appear on Welsh…
Rearing dairy bred beef calves could be the key to helping both beef and dairy farmers to maximise the profits from their businesses. The cost of buying in store cattle is becoming increasingly…
Fodder storage, cost and environmental impact are just three factors that can affect a farmer's decision on the method of making silage. On the 11 th December 2009, an event is being held that…
One of the newest demonstration farms managed by Hybu Cig Cymru is getting set to host its first open day which will focus on reducing the cost of buying in feed. James and Alec Cowan from…
Calls for a drastic reduction in livestock numbers and cutting meat consumption is not the way to tackle climate change in the UK, according to Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC). …
Two rising stars from the Welsh food industry will be showing off their skills at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair in Llanelwedd next week. Ludovic Dieumegard, who is the head chef at the Old Red Cow…
A disease which can have major effects on the performance of sheep and cattle is on the increase in Wales. Results from Welsh abattoirs show that the occurrence of Liver Fluke has steadily risen…
Shoppers could be being misled by plans for a Traffic Light system of labelling which groups healthy cuts of lamb, beef and pork with more fatty products. Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales…
People who buy Welsh Lamb this month could find themselves watching one of the biggest events ever to come to Wales. Next year, some of the world's top golfers will be heading to south Wales as…
Despite the recession, 2009 has been a good year generally for the red meat industry, according to the Chairman of Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales. But there are many challenges facing the…
Hybu Cig Cymru has cautioned that despite better returns for producers, sheep numbers in Wales continue to fall. "We must remain vigilant to ensure that the number of sheep in Wales does not fall…
The system used to distribute levy income to meat promotion bodies in Britain is unfair. That's the view of Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales, who estimate that Wales is currently losing out…
Across the country people are getting set to host their own fireworks displays in their homes as the annual tradition of Guy Fawkes night approaches. But the fifth of November also falls during…
Welsh beef farmers are being offered support to help them identify a potentially fatal disease in their herds. Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has secured funding through the Rural…
The reputation of Welsh Lamb among consumers in is continuing to grow, according to new research released this week. An independent survey of people in the important trade battleground of…
Farmers are being offered practical advice on controlling roundworms in sheep to help them save time and money. Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) have organised two meetings next month…
The search has begun to find a farmer in west Wales who will experiment with new ways to improve the Welsh red meat industry. Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) is looking for a new farm…
Climate change will feature strongly on the agenda of Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales' annual conference. "With climate change dominating political debate in the run-up to the Copenhagen…
Calls by a senior Government advisor for everyone to adopt a vegetarian diet to combat climate change have been condemned by the Chairman of Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales. Lord Stern of…
Livestock markets across Wales have teamed up with Hybu Cig Cymru to give producers the opportunity to discuss the best way to select lambs to gain maximum returns. The events examine three key…
As the days get shorter and the nights get colder, farmers are beginning to think about how they will be managing their cattle this winter. One method that a growing number of farmers are…
High production standards coupled with a weak pound are boosting demand for Welsh Lamb and Beef overseas. The sterling value of sheep exports from Wales between January and July 2009 is up by 20…
A group of Welsh farmers are visiting France to investigate techniques and practices on beef farms as they look for ways that could help to further improve the Welsh red meat industry. Hybu Cig…
Rural Affairs Minister Elin Jones will deliver the keynote speech during Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales' annual conference in Llandudno. The event will also feature speakers who will…
A new website has been launched which aims to give consumers and health professionals important information about eating a healthy diet. The new service, www.meatandhealth.com , contains…
A special event has been held in Germany to show some of the country's top chefs the versatility of Welsh Lamb. Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) teamed up with a Welsh producer and its…
Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef will be hitting the road in the next few weeks to inspire shoppers throughout Wales to support local businesses. Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales are launching…
Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef will take centre stage at the world's biggest food trade fair in Germany next month. More than 160,000 visitors from across the globe will attend the Anuga Food fair in…
The importance of including red meat as part of a healthy, balanced diet will be stressed to more than 200 nurses during a major conference in Cardiff next week. The capital's City Hall is the…
The young Welsh winner of this year's FutureChef competition will make his national television debut on Wednesday (September 9). Sixteen-year-old Luke Thomas appears with celebrity chef Bryan…
More than 200 business executives from Italy's leading meat importers and supermarkets will hear how Welsh Lamb can boost sales during a major promotional drive next week. A team from Hybu Cig…
Over 100 of Wales' top performing rams have been bought by farmers looking to maximize their returns from their flocks. Farmers from across Wales attended a ram sale in Aberystwyth organised by…
Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef will take centre stage at a major event at 10 Downing Street this week to highlight the value of the PGI mark. Both products will take pride of place alongside…
Farmers will have the chance to buy top class rams during this year's performance recorded ram sale in Aberystwyth. "This is a golden opportunity to purchase rams in the top 25 per cent of their…
An Aberystwyth farmer will soon be jetting off to New Zealand to study farming practices on the other side of the world. Thirty three year old Eurion Thomas from Llanilar is the 2009 winner…
New figures highlight the importance of managing lamb production costs to ensure financial success for Welsh sheep farmers. Lamb Cost of Production statistics from 2008-09 have been released by…
Eight Welsh Butchers have been crowned National Champions after a going head to head with their regional counterparts. They were the winners of the all-Wales 2009 Awards for Innovation and…
New research shows that the legal production of skin-on sheep meat could be worth more than £3 million to the red meat industry. That's the conclusion of a report produced on behalf of Hybu…
Welsh Sheep farmers are being given a new booklet to help them select the best rams. Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales has produced a Ram Buyers Guide as part of the Welsh Breed Improvement…
The hunt is on for farmers who want to help drive forward innovation in the Welsh beef and sheep farming industry. Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales are looking for five new demonstration…
Seventeen Butchers from across Wales will be competing to be crowned Welsh Champion at this year's Royal Welsh Show. The butchers were all category winners at the North and South Wales Awards for…
The climate change agenda must not be hijacked by people or pressure groups who are determined to use it as a stick to beat the livestock industry. That was the message from Rees Roberts,…
The Welsh red meat sector is shining a ray of sunlight through the current doom and gloom of the financial meltdown. "We have had significant success over the past year in the export market,"…
Visitors at this year's Royal Welsh Show will be tantalized by the cooking of top Welsh Chefs. S4C celebrity chef Dudley Newbury will be one of the star attractions on the Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat…
The importance of sheep to the economy of Wales is undisputed. After all, there are more than nine million of the animals in Wales and Welsh Lamb is celebrated worldwide as a premium quality…
A new Technology Transfer Officer has joined the team at Hybu Cig Cymru to help improve the Welsh beef and sheep farming Industry. Dylan Jones joins the HCC team from BOCM Pauls where he spent…
Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef could be set to play a bigger part in the classroom thanks to efforts by Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales. HCC has teamed up with Careers Wales to run a series of…
A new report by a group of independent experts has highlighted the benefits of eating red meat as part of a healthy balanced diet. The Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition has published a…
Demonstration events will be held throughout Wales over the next few months to give Welsh farmers more information about Electronic Identification (EID). 14 farms across Wales have been using EID…
Visitors at one of London's biggest food events got a taste of Wales last weekend thanks to leading Welsh chef Bryn Williams and Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC). HCC supplied Bryn,…
Nine pig farmers from across Wales will be flying out to Italy this week, to find new ways to improve their businesses. The group of farmers, who were winners of Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion…
Welsh Beef looks set to make its long awaited return to Hong Kong where Welsh Lamb is fast becoming a regular sight in top restaurants and hotels. Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) is…
Norway may have won this year's Eurovision Song Contest, but it was a Welsh farmer who hit the high notes during a visit to the country. Tony Davies, who farms in the Elan Valley with his wife…
It's Cool 2 Cook! That's part of the healthy living message being given out by Hybu Cig Cymru to visitors to the Urdd National Eisteddfod in Cardiff. The Welsh red meat promotion agency will be…
Six lucky winners will be enjoying the beautiful Welsh countryside after a visit to their local butcher. They are the winners of a competition run by Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales in…
While JK Rowling has cast a spell on the world's children with Harry Potter, a book of recipes is enchanting young people at this year's Hay Festival. More than 25,000 copies of Cool2Cook have…
Farmers can increase their income by up to £4 per lamb through improved genetic performance. That's the message being delivered by Hybu Cig Cymru at the NSA Sheep 2009 event in Betws y Coed…
A new DVD that provides farmers with a wealth of information about the latest grassland management techniques is now available. The DVD features interviews with farmers from across Wales and…
An interim report on the use of equipment for the electronic identification of sheep in Wales has been published by Hybu Cig Cymru and the Welsh Assembly Government prior to the introduction of new…
Following an extensive search by Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC), John Parry from Goetre farm in Kerry has been chosen as the new Farming Connect Demonstration Farm for Powys. Mr…
Butchers from across North Wales are celebrating after enjoying a successful night at a competition designed to help them improve their business. A record number of products were entered into the…
Farmers across Wales are being given the opportunity to travel abroad to help them improve their businesses. Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales are looking for farmers to join their successful…
Quality of the product and a high brand image are crucial for the successful promotion of Welsh food, according to Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales. The use of iconic landmarks, such as the…
Farmers can help fight climate change and improve profitability at the same time, according to new research. "This is an exciting development and represents a potential win-win situation for…
Butchers across North Wales will be given the chance to show off their talents next week as they compete to be crowned the Supreme Sausage and Pie Champions. The North Wales Awards for Innovation…
Welsh Lamb was on the menu when the Prince of Wales met major Italian food retailers and importers during a buffet lunch in Rome. Top Italian chef Carlo Cracco prepared two Welsh Lamb dishes for…
With Wales' most loved past time already a firm favourite in Hong Kong, another Welsh favourite is set to try to win over the hearts and minds in the Chinese region. The Hong Kong Sevens rugby…
A Farming Connect Demonstration Farm is preparing to hold the last in a series of events as the search for a replacement begins. Bryncelynog, near Trawsfynydd in Gwynedd, has been a demonstration…
Consumer demands, environmental issues and research addressed Rural Affairs Minister Elin Jones today launches a new Strategic Action Plan designed to safeguard and further develop the Welsh…
Beef farmers in North Wales are being given the chance to find out how DNA testing can help improve their livestock. Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) have organised an event at…
Farmers are being invited to attend an event which aims to give them more information about performance recording and Electronic Identification (EID). Hybu Cig Cymru are organising the event at…
Farmers in Wales are being urged not to stick their heads in the sand and hope that they will not be affected by Bluetongue this summer. With temperatures starting to rise in Wales and the rest…
Throughout Wales, daffodils are emerging to signal the start of spring. And to celebrate this time of year, Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) have launched new kits to help get everyone in…
A new service is being launched to improve communications to both consumers and members of the red meat industry. Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) is launching a new video service on…
World leaders gathering in London ahead the G20 summit will be treated to a taste of Wales tonight. A meal is being held at 10 Downing Street for the World leaders, including British Prime…
Butchers across South Wales have been showing off their talents at a competition which aims to help improve their business. The South Wales Awards for Innovation and Excellence in Meat Products…
Siôn Aron Jones is the new Industry Development Manager with Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales. "I am thrilled to be joining HCC, and am looking forward to being part of a team…
Sheep farmers and breeders in Wales are being helped to improve their flock performance. Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) secured funding through the Rural Development Programme for…
Europe's largest conservation organisation is this week urging people to buy Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef. The National Trust is holding a series of events in Wales during 2009 to encourage people…
Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef are to star alongside Cerys Matthews, Bryn Terfel and the Welsh rugby team this weekend. The advertising campaigns by Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales will form…
Butchers across South Wales are going for gold as they prepare to do battle to be crowned this year's sausage and pie champions. Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) have organized the…
As Wales and Ireland prepare to clash in the Millennium Stadium this weekend to find out who will be crowned this year's champions, Welsh fans could get a little bit closer to the atmosphere with a…
Students are being shown how Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef can help to improve their health and their studies. Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) is attending the "Mind, Body and Soul" event…
After tasting success in Europe and the Middle East, Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef could soon be served up on more dinner plates around the World. Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) will be…
Welsh fans will be able to enjoy the Italian experience in their own homes this weekend as Wales travel to Rome looking to keep their Six Nations hopes alive. With the match returning to the more…
The search is on for a new Demonstration Farm in the Powys area to join the nine others across Wales in the Farming Connect Red Meat Development Programme. Demonstration farms are provided with…
Welsh farmers are being urged to stand up and show why they're the best in the UK. Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) is calling on farmers to nominate their neighbours or to enter…
Welsh red meat exports are worth almost £108 million a year to the Welsh economy, according to new figures produced by Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales today. Welsh Lamb sales abroad…
Welsh farmers are being given the opportunity to maximize their returns by seeing what happens to their livestock at an abattoir. Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) are running carcase…
Calling all young Welsh butchers - a brand new television programme is set to give you the chance to show off your skills. BBC Three has launched a search for the UK's top young butchers to take…
Traditional farming methods coupled with high environmental standards are the key to success for the young man who has become the Face of Welsh Lamb. After launching a competition covering the…
Welsh Lamb and Beef will be the centrepiece of St David's Day celebrations in Brussels and London. Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales has supplied the meat to be used at a reception hosted by…
As thousands of Welsh rugby fans head across the English Channel, Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales have come up with a few ideas to help bring Paris to Wales. We've created a couple of…
More people than ever are now demanding their beef is Welsh when they go shopping, thanks to an advertising campaign voiced by a top Hollywood star. Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales' TV…
Welsh Lamb will once again take centre stage at one of the most important trade fairs in the Middle East. Gulfood in Dubai is the largest food fair in the region, offering a strategic platform…
The way that ewes are wormed during the spring can have a significant impact on pasture contamination and lamb performance later in the season. A new factsheet published by Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat…
German shoppers may soon be tucking into prime Welsh Lamb following a promotion drive by Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales. HCC will be attending the Lebensmittel Praxis Meat congress in…
Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales have today launched a new website designed to make it easier for everyone in the red meat industry to get the information they need. The new HCC website…
There must be greater investment in British agriculture to counter the country's over-reliance on food produced overseas, according to the Chairman of Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales. "For…
Tightening costs, increasing efficiency and selling what the market requires will help Welsh beef farmers to survive the credit crunch according to an industry expert. Robert Forster, the former…
Hybu Cig Cymru aims to see an increase in the quantity of premium Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef served in the restaurants of the world as a result of an international trade fair in France this weekend.…
Pig farmers in Wales are being given support in a bid to help them to stand out from the herd. Nine winners have been chosen from across Wales as part of Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales's…
A Cambridgeshire woman is celebrating the New Year in style after buying Welsh Lamb from her local supermarket. Beryl Osborn from Somersham, Huntingdon finished first out of thousands of entrants…
Farmers in North Wales are being offered advice to help them reduce the amount of water entering their slurry pits. Farming Connect are holding a an event on Bryncelynog, Cwm Prysor, Trawsfynnydd…
A £4.5 million boost for the Welsh red meat industry was announced by Rural Affairs Minister Elin Jones today. Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales has been…
The red meat industry is worth £361 million per year to the Welsh economy and has huge potential for further growth both at home and abroad. Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef are strong brands…
Ann Barrett knew exactly what she would do if she won a family holiday in a competition run by Hybu Cig Cymru - give it to her daughter Gail Evans. Ann thought the holiday at the Bluestone…
A special Christmas treat is in store for farmers attending a Hybu Cig Cymru – Farming Connect event near Whitland. An open evening at the Alpha in Tavernspite on…
It would be a tragedy if a decline in sheep numbers meant that Wales could not meet an increased demand for Welsh Lamb from abroad, it was claimed at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair today. Rees…
Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales has organised a series of events and competitions for visitors attending the Royal Welsh Winter Fair. Among them are the launch of a new HCC corporate…
Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales has joined calls for the importation of cattle and sheep from Bluetongue infected areas of Europe to be suspended. Chairman Rees Roberts made the call at the…
Hybu Cig Cymru's latest television campaign for Welsh Beef hits the nation's screens tonight (Monday December 1). The advert shows Welsh Beef being lovingly prepared in a variety of…