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Beef chief urges Aberdeenshire farmers to keep more cows to avoid imports - Press and Journal

23/02/2026 Beef chief urges Aberdeenshire farmers to keep more cows to avoid imports - Press and Journal Region: Scotland Scotland’s beef chief has warned that 79,000 suckler cows are needed by 2030 to avoid the country losing its market share to imported beef. National Beef Association (NBA) and Scottish Beef Association (SBA) chief executive Neil Shand said if beef producers can keep a couple more cows and retain a few extra heifers it will avoid losing its critic... read more

Over 100 people attended the meeting at Thainstone - Scottish Farmer

23/02/2026 Over 100 people attended the meeting at Thainstone - Scottish Farmer Region: Scotland Over 100 people attended the meeting at Thainstone Over 100 beef producers, policymakers and industry leaders gathered at Thainstone on Thursday, February 19, as the Scottish Beef Association (SBA) stepped up its Keeping Cows in the Community campaign, warning that Scotland risks losing critical mass in its beef sector unless support is better t... read more

Keeping Cows in the Community: SBA Announces Open Farmer Meeting at Thainstone

29/01/2026 Keeping Cows in the Community: SBA Announces Open Farmer Meeting at Thainstone Region: Scotland The Scottish Beef Association (SBA) will host an open farmer meeting at Thainstone on Thursday 19 February, bringing producers together at a critical moment for Scotland’s livestock sector. The event forms part of the SBA’s Keeping Cows in the Community campaign, which champions the protection of livestock numbers, fair support for active beef pro... read more

14/06/2024 NBA Manifesto Puts Food Production & Fairness First Region: National The organisation representing the British beef industry, the National Beef Association, has published its manifesto of lobbying priorities for the new post-election Government. As the voice of thousands of beef farmers, meat producers and the 26 beef cattle Breed Societies that have helped make this fundamental sector of the UK agricultural indus... read more

Ladies of British Beef Celebrated at NBA Beef Expo

02/05/2024 Ladies of British Beef Celebrated at NBA Beef Expo Region: National Cumbria played host to one of the one of the most important gatherings for the UK’s beef industry, which saw support and commitment to British Beef Farmers from Government Ministers, and two Limousin X Heifers scooping the top accolades in the National Commercial Cattle Show. The National Beef Association’s 2024 Beef Expo took place on Saturday,... read more

NBA Appoints Brilliant Young Ambassador to Champion the Future of the UK Beef Industry

26/02/2024 NBA Appoints Brilliant Young Ambassador to Champion the Future of the UK Beef Industry Region: National The National Beef Association is delighted to confirm the appointment of Annabelle Howell as the first Young Ambassador for the only organisation representing the interests of British beef farmers. Born and brought up in a livestock farming family and passionately committed to the industry from a very early age, 22-year-old Annabelle joins the NB... read more

02/12/2023 NBA and the SBA condemn Finance Minister announcement Region: National The National Beef Association and the Scottish Beef Association have condemned the Scottish Finance Minister announcement that a further £27 million will to be deducted from the agricultural budget. In a joint statement, the National Beef Association’s CEO, Neil Shand, and the Scottish Beef Association chair, Paul Ross slammed this announcement, ... read more

Sustainable Farming Incentive Information Leaflet

01/08/2023 Sustainable Farming Incentive Information Leaflet Region: National read more

Neil Shand has his say on the future of agriculture - Press Release in the Press & Journal

01/07/2023 Neil Shand has his say on the future of agriculture - Press Release in the Press & Journal Region: National I was fortunate enough to be invited to the QMS stand at the Royal Highland Show to hear Mairi Gougeon - Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and the Islands - make her much anticipated announcements on the continuation of the beef calf Scheme. We had more or less a full house of the most efficient beef producers in Scotland with proc... read more

NBA Beef Expo Returns to Cumbria

28/04/2023 NBA Beef Expo Returns to Cumbria Region: National The National Beef Association’s highly successful Beef Expo event is heading to the Northwest in 2024 for a one day exhibition showcase of the British Beef Industry. A year to the date in advance, The National Beef Association (NBA) is delighted to announce that their next Beef Expo event will take place at North West Auctions, J36, Rural Aucti... read more

WEBINAR 9TH FEBRUARY 2023, 5.30PM - 6.30PM

07/02/2023 WEBINAR 9TH FEBRUARY 2023, 5.30PM - 6.30PM Region: National Martin Jenkins from AHWP joins us to discuss: The Annual Health and Welfare Review that will soon be opening up for more farmers to register their interest It will give cattle keepers funding for a 2-3 hour review with a vet of their choice, plus pay for BVD testing It is designed with farmers and vets, so it’s straightforward and flexible At... read more

Season's Greetings from the NBA

21/12/2022 Season's Greetings from the NBA Region: National Thank you for your continued support of the NBA during 2022 - It's very much appreciated. The NBA office will close at 5pm on the 21st December and re-open at 9am on Wednesday 4th January. ... read more

11/07/2022 SOUTHWEST SUSTAINABLE FARMING EVENT LAUNCHED Region: South West A new one-day technical and demonstration event in the Southwest will provide grassland farmers with the opportunity to explore how regenerative farming techniques can exploit the advantages of grassland farming to develop systems that are fit for the future and truly sustainable. Grazewell takes place on Thursday 22nd September 2022 at Higher... read more

28/10/2021 EFRA Committee ELM report - MPs urge Government to assess risks of phasing out farm payments Region: National read more

24/09/2021 Full switchover to ScotEID for all Scottish cattle Region: National read more

24/09/2021 Mitchells and Butlers response to our letter querying their choice of beef sourcing Region: National We are pleased to report we have received a reply from Mitchells and Butlers in response to our letter querying their choice of beef sourcing. In our opinion, it’s a fairly defensive reply which regrettably doesn’t answer some of our concerns, in particular the environmental issues we raised. Mr Urban appears to indicate that they will continue t... read more

National Beef Association (NBA) questions Miller & Carter’s ‘crass’ promotion of Australian steak

17/09/2021 National Beef Association (NBA) questions Miller & Carter’s ‘crass’ promotion of Australian steak Region: National Miller and Carter are a well-known restaurant, with branches throughout the country. They style themselves as 'steak experts', and this week have released a social media advert promoting Australian steak as a premium product. We have written to Phil Urban, CEO of the Mitchells and Butlers group, who also number Harvester and Toby Carvery - and ma... read more

13/08/2021 Defra Food and Farming Sectors and Trade Division Stakeholder Engagement Region: National On the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) pilot standards, and the proposed SFI payment and compliance monitoring processes. ... read more

Marketing & Export Opportunities for UK Beef - Webinar POSTPONED DUE TO HAY MAKING - NEW DATE TO BE CONFIRMED

09/07/2021 Marketing & Export Opportunities for UK Beef - Webinar POSTPONED DUE TO HAY MAKING - NEW DATE TO BE CONFIRMED Region: National This month AHDB has teamed up with the National Beef Association to update beef farmers and breed societies on the work AHDB is delivering for them and the beef sector. In particular, the webinar will focus on the latest consumer focussed marketing campaign; We Eat Balanced. The campaign is all about driving a positive rethink when it comes to inc... read more

26/05/2021 Usable Document for responding to the DEFRA Consultation on Direct Payments to farmers: Lump sum exit scheme and delinked payments in England Region: National read more

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