LMC Bulletin 15 March 2014

Suckler cow numbers decline after three years of growth
Expenditure on beef remains strong but consumption declines

EU League Table: R3 Heifer Prices
Northern Ireland Animal Feed Statistics 2013

NI slaughter mix trends
NI sheep market influenced by global trends

CHANGES TO IN SPEC INCENTIVES FROM 1 APRIL 2014
VALUE AND VOLUME OF MEAT SALES DECLINES YEAR ON YEAR

LMC Bulletin 8 February 2014

Differential between NI and ROI widens
Projected decline in EU beef and sheepmeat production

Beef volume sales back year on year but consumer spending on beef remains strong
LMC launch new beef advertising campaign

Increased penalties on over 16 month bulls since the start of 2014
Finishing suckler bull beef before the 16 month deadline- can it be done?
Sheep farm walks: Feeding and management strategies

Beef calf registrations back 6 per cent
NI Cattle Slaughterings update 2013