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May 26
Press Release
Championship success for Aberdeen Angus and Limousin teams at Balmoral Show

THE wet weather didn’t deter spectators or exhibitors on Saturday as crowds flocked to the cattle lawns for the ever-popular..

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May 26
Press Release
Success in the showring for Sheep Young Handlers

THE ever-popular sheep young handlers competition returned to the showrings on Saturday morning at Balmoral Show. Sponsored by the Livestock..

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May 26
Press Release
Cranmoney Vee takes Beef Champion of Champions title at Balmoral Show

THE spotlight fell on the Beef Interbreed Champion of Champions event on Friday afternoon at Balmoral Show. Sponsored by the..

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May 26
Press Release
Rouge De L’Ouest takes top spot in Sheep Interbreed Pairs Championship

THE sheep rings were a hive of activity on Friday afternoon at Balmoral Show as the Sheep Interbreed Pairs Championship..

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May 26
Press Release
LMC reports strong market for lamb, despite challenging spring

FOLLOWING a wet and challenging spring, the 2026 lamb crop is making its way to the market with strong entries..

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Apr 26
Press Release
Helpline provides vital support to FQAS producers

THE Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) is reminding producers that support is available through its Farm Quality Assurance Scheme (FQAS)..

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Apr 26
Press Release
Celebrating quality from farm to fork with return of NI Beef Week

Northern Ireland Farm Quality Assured (NIFQA) beef will take centre stage as the Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) supported by industry partners..

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Apr 26
Press Release
Bovine TB costing farmers over £96 million per year, according to new report

The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU), together with the Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) and the NI Dairy Council, today launched..

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Mar 26
Press Release
Consumers encouraged to choose lamb this Easter

WITH Easter just around the corner the Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) is encouraging consumers to put lamb at the..

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Mar 26
Press Release
LMC continues sponsorship of Balmoral Show competition classes

WITH the countdown well and truly on to the return of the Balmoral Show, the Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC)..

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Mar 26
Press Release
Shoppers actively choosing FQAS beef and lamb

THE Northern Ireland Beef and Lamb Farm Quality Assurance Scheme (FQAS) continues to resonate strongly with consumers, with over four..

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Mar 26
Press Release
Suckler and dairy-bred beef calf registrations converge in 2025

CALF registrations rose across Northern Ireland (NI) last year, the Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) has reported. Data provided by..