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Livestock & Meat Commission

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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..

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Mar 26
Press Release
LMC sponsors NIFDA awards

THE agri-food industry put its best foot forward on Friday night (27 February) with representatives gathering at the Crowne Plaza,..

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Feb 26
Press Release
FQAS membership fee set to change from April 2026

THE Farm Quality Assurance Scheme Industry Board has confirmed that following consultation with its key stakeholders, fees for participation in..

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Feb 26
Press Release
LMC Hosts Key Stage 2 Classes at the Balmoral Show

THE region’s biggest agricultural event of the year is fast approaching, and this year the Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC)..

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Feb 26
Press Release
LMC announces return of primary school cookery demonstrations

THE Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland (LMC) has announced the return of its fully funded primary school cookery..

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Feb 26
Press Release
LMC backs Sustainable Ruminant Genetics (SRG) plan as catalyst for progress on genetics

The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) has warmly welcomed the launch of the Sustainable Ruminant Genetics (SRG) Strategic Plan 2026–2030,..

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Feb 26
Press Release
LMC lends support to Mind Your Head campaign  

 The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) has voiced its support for the Mind Your Head campaign, an annual initiative run..

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Jan 26
Press Release
LMC advises distribution of cattle quotes will cease

The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) is advising producers of a forthcoming change to the cattle quotes/prices communications they receive..

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Jan 26
Press Release
LMC opens placement opportunity for undergraduate students

The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) has launched its 2026-27 student placement opportunity, with applications from undergraduate students welcomed.  ..