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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..
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)..
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..
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..
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..
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)..
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..
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..
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,..
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..
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)..
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..