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Northern Ireland meat business premises destroyed in fire

2026-04-14T11:50:00+01:00

Corrie Meats farm shop in Newtonards has burned down in a “tragic” fire, with the fire service attributing the blaze to accidental ignition.

UK-EU alignment could see single market rules in use

2026-04-14T09:30:00+01:00

Government is reportedly preparing new legislation that it said could grant “sweeping powers” to pursue alignment with EU rules.

Tesco animal feed facility begins production

2026-04-14T07:45:00+01:00

Processing at RenEco’s new animal feed production facility has now started in collaboration with UK retailer Tesco.

NFU Scotland calls on Government to provide relief to producers

2026-04-13T10:10:00+01:00

National Farmers’ Union Scotland has warned that conflict in the Middle East may be causing Scottish farmers and crofters to face unsustainable cost pressures.

BMPA welcomes John Powell as CEO

2026-04-13T08:30:00+01:00

John Powell has assumed his role as CEO of the British Meat Processors Association, as Nick Allen officially steps down.

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Opinion

Meat sector response to GHG methodology recommendations
2026-04-01T16:41:00+01:00By Lucas Daglish
For the greenhouse gas calculation methodology to be workable, it must combine scientific accuracy with operational practicalities, says BMPA sustainability manager Lucas Daglish.
Batting away curveballs
2026-03-13T15:46:00+00:00By Matthew Bishop
Tariffs may be shaping current anxieties but, says IMTA’s Matthew Bishop, dealing with whatever gets thrown at them is nothing new for meat traders.
What’s new in Whitehall?
2026-02-23T08:45:00+00:00By JP Garnier
The Government may hope the animal welfare strategy brings a welcome boost to its election prospects, but will the reforms deliver real benefits or just more red tape, asks JP Garnier.

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