Canadian Aberdeen-Angus breeder Arron Nerbas encouraged UK beef farmers to ‘challenge tradition’ at the recent British Cattle Breeders Conference. Mr Nerbas said many farmers had probably heard of the phrases: ‘that works for us’ or ‘that is how we have always done it’. He said these can be the most expensive words in farming because they make people resistant to …
Aberdeen-Angus brand remains prominent on supermarket shelves
Aberdeen-Angus brand remains prominent on supermarket shelves
New mystery shopper research has shown that British Aberdeen-Angus beef is the most prominent brand across premium supermarket meat ranges. Analysis carried out by the Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society has revealed that the native breed is the beef of choice in the premium meat product lines across a range of supermarkets from Aldi and Asda, through to Waitrose and M&S. Robert …
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Pole Star sets new female breed record at Stirling
Pole Star sets new female breed record at Stirling
A new breed record for a female was set when Gordon Pole Star X695 went under the hammer for 40,000gns at the Stirling Bull Sales this week. This May 2022-born daughter of Netherallan Peter Pershore E052 boasts some impressive figures, including a +21 milk score. She sold at United Auctions in Stirling having been shown once last summer at the …
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Northern farmers urged to utilise free specialist farm business advice to prepare for BPS cuts
Northern farmers urged to utilise free specialist farm business advice to prepare for BPS cuts
independent advice they are offering under the Farm Business Advice Service (FBAS) which will be delivered as part of Defra’s £32m Future Farming Resilience Fund (FFRF) Scale Up Project. Farmers are facing the imminent end of BPS payments, dramatic inflation and rising interest rates which makes future business planning vital. The GSC Grays team of experts will help farmers adapt to changes in …
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October has the Kryptonite Factor
October has the Kryptonite Factor
Trade for October bulls at United Auctions’ Stirling Bull Sales was selective but solid. The pre-sale intermediate and overall show champion, Keirsbeath Kryptonite X575 was one of two bulls to reach 10,000gns. Consigned by Fife breeder Miss Caroline Orr, Kryptonite – which is sired by Linton Gilbertines President and out of a Loganbar Davieboy dam – was purchased by Vaughan …