About WLBP

Welsh Lamb and Beef Producers Ltd (WLBP) is a farmer-controlled agricultural cooperative society of over 7,000 Welsh livestock farmers. Livestock production is the backbone of farming in Wales and is of significant commercial importance to the economy as a whole.

The preservation of the Welsh family farm with its traditional focus on cattle and sheep rearing is critical to the maintenance of a vibrant rural economy and is essential to the maintenance of the scenic beauty of the Welsh countryside and landscape. The sustainability of Welsh livestock farming is dependent upon the effective marketing of the produce of Welsh livestock farmers and WLBP’s objectives are to develop and manage the tools that will help our members reach that goal.

WLBP is encouraging its Members to look after the environment and to participate in animal health and welfare planning schemes that are being introduced. A Farm Records and Animal Health Plan website have been developed to enable Members to maintain accurate and up to date records of animal management.

What WLBP does

• Continually monitors issues that are of concern to consumers, the government and our stakeholders.
• Responds proactively to ensure that confidence in Welsh lamb and Welsh beef can be sustained.
• Addresses issues like the health and welfare of farmed animals.

Welsh Lamb and Beef Producers Ltd is an example of agricultural cooperation working in action to deliver benefits for both members and consumers alike. With rapid and constant change in the industry, cooperatives like WLBP must evolve to meet those changes and play a positive part for the benefit of their members.