@JDRoyle

Chief Livestock Adviser at the National Farmers Union (NFU). Beef, lamb and food & farming policy... Occasional rugby coach & referee, cricket & cycling

 Leicestershire/Rutland UK
Joined December 2010
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NFU calls for ban on Brazilian meat to reduce UK risk of exposure meatmanagement.com/news/nfu-…

NFU calls for ban on Brazilian meat to reduce UK risk of exposure

The National Farmers' Union has called on Government to ban imports of Brazilian beef and poultry if it cannot prove that it is using antibiotics responsibly.

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NFU highlights critical importance of small and medium-sized abattoirs nfuonline.com/news/nfu-hosts…

NFU hosts MP roundtable to highlight importance of small and medium-sized abattoirs

The NFU hosted a roundtable in parliament to highlight the challenges facing small and medium-sized abattoirs and the the need for abattoirs to be supported as critical food system infrastructure,...

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Defra delays cattle traceability overhaul to 2027 - Farmers Weekly fwi.co.uk/livestock/defra-de…

Defra delays cattle traceability overhaul to 2027 - Farmers Weekly

Defra has pushed back England’s long-awaited cattle traceability overhaul to mid-2027, citing the need to align with emerging UK-EU livestock traceability

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Australian sheep flock to fall to 67.1m with lamb production expected to fall by 10% in 2026 to 537,000 tonnes carcase weight sheepcentral.com/sheep-flock…

Sheep flock to fall to 67.1m with less lamb and mutton output - Sheep Central

LAMB and mutton slaughter is expected fall further this year, according to Meat & Livestock Australia’s latest sheep industry projections...Read More

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David Barton @Farmerdbarton has been re-elected national Livestock Board Chair & Clare Wise is elected as the new vice chair nfuonline.com/news/nfu-lives…

New NFU Livestock Board Chair announced

Clare Wise, a mixed farmer from County Durham, has been has been elected as the new chair of the national livestock board, following the sad passing of David Barton in July. Devon farmer Mark Weekes...

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Relief for farmers as NFU livestock worrying campaign leads to law change nfuonline.com/news/private-m…

NFU welcomes livestock worrying law coming into force

Police will be given greater powers to crack down on irresponsible dog owners whose pets attack livestock under new legislation Read more on the NFU's response and work on livestock worrying.

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Beef enterprises – have your say on Environmental Permitting Regulations nfuonline.com/news/epr-lives…

NFU seeks member feedback from beef enterprises on EPR

The NFU is seeking information from beef enterprises to aid an upcoming government consultation on EPR (Environmental Permitting Regulations).

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NFU responds to Defra’s lamb castration and tail docking proposals nfuonline.com/news/lamb-cast…

NFU responds to Defra's lamb castration and tail docking consultation

The NFU has responded to Defra's consultation on proposals to reform the rules for castrating and tail docking lambs, raising concerns over animal welfare, core production standards and competitive...

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Join the NFU Livestock Board – apply to be an appointee member nfuonline.com/news/join-the-…
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How to respond to the Defra consultation of tailing docking and castration of lambs farmersguardian.com/4525417/ via @farmersguardian

How to respond to the Defra consultation on tailing docking and castration of lambs

Following the publication of its Animal Welfare strategy in December, Defra has introduced two consultations

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Join the NFU’s national livestock commodity board as a regional representative nfuonline.com/news/represent…
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Christmas trading results show demand for red meat and dairy was up... lamb in particular up 24.7% & beef roasting joints up 8.6% ahdb.org.uk/news/consumer-in…
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Considering the NFU’s national commodity (livestock, dairy & crops) boards as a regional representative. see link below nfuonline.com/news/represent…
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Health comes from variety, not limitation. A balanced diet across food groups delivers the nutrients our bodies need to thrive. Learn more at nourish-yourchoice.org/ #NourishYourChoice #DietDiversity #NutritionScience
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Beef production in the EU (Jan-Aug), was down 4% (169,000t) to 4.1mt. EU beef imports (Jan – Sept) up 15% (28,500t) to 223,900. The UK is the top supplier, shipping 69,500t. EU beef exports down 12% yr-on-yr (43,400t) to 319,100t.
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Worth a read: report from the @farmersjournal @IFAmedia exposing the use of growth hormones & antibiotics in Brazil. The UK imported c.18,500 tonnes of beef, up 16% yoy from Brazil. @DefraGovUK @ChiefVetUK
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UK meat sector hosts milestone event at COP30 in Brazil meatmanagement.com/news/uk-m…

UK meat sector hosts milestone event at COP30 in Brazil

A joint panel led by the British Meat Processors Association and Harper Adams University took place at the COP30 summit in Brazil to discuss the role of ruminant livestock in nutrition and the...

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Find out how EnviroBeef can be used to measure the genetic potential of an animal to reduce the carbon footprint of suckler beef through improved herd efficiency. ahdb.org.uk/envirobeef

EnviroBeef

Find out how EnviroBeef can be used to measure the genetic potential of an animal to reduce the carbon footprint of suckler beef through improved herd efficiency.

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#BattleBluetongue webinar - online panel discussion with experts, focussing on insights from the Netherlands and vaccination, including hearing farmer experiences plus a live Q&A. Follow the link to book: bit.ly/458oHRn
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We've imported 18k tonnes of lamb from Australia this year & with an FTA of 57,667t for 2025 more will come. Yet the latest industry figures indicate that only about 15% of Australia’s Merino wool comes from non-mulesed sheep. @DefraGovUK #welfare sheepcentral.com/no-awi-stra…

No AWI strategy on market's non-mulesed wool preference - Sheep Central

AUSTRALIAN Wool Innovation’s chief executive officer has declined to outline how the company will help growers take advantage of non-mulesed wool price premiums and sheep meat opportunities for...

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