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14/08/2019 NBA CALLS FOR REDEFINITION OF AGE WHEN ‘BEEF IS BEEF’ Region: National The National Beef Association (NBA) is calling for updated regulatory definitions to reflect the improvements in production systems and genetics, in a move that will raise the profitability of the UK beef sector by millions of pounds, while also delivering environmental benefits. Often accused of not competing well with the efficiency of the poul... read more

22/07/2019 Beef producers hit with £68m drop in cattle value Region: National This equates to the value of 70,000 store cattle within that period. And while last year was not a record for the beef industry, prices were stronger than 2019, and competition for cattle was vigorous. The National Beef Association (NBA) said the figures show that the UK beef industry's survival is 'under threat'. One member of the group, speak... read more

05/07/2019 Help Us Help The Industry! Region: National We are urging all of our members to have their say and write to their local MP about the drastic decline in beef prices. It is crucial, with the industry being where it is that we make our voices heard to the powers that be and come together to make a stand. As a lobbying organisation we are working hard to bring the true state of affairs to the... read more

26/06/2019 Beef trade victim of Brexit planning and cheap imports, warns NBA Region: National In a stark warning to the UK Government, the National Beef Association (NBA) has raised concerns for the entire future of British beef production, unless support is forthcoming against the threat of cheap imports and the potential of damaged trade relations. While the retail price for beef remains strong and steady, with only rump showing a sligh... read more

21/06/2019 Landscapes without Livestock Report Region: National Livestock bring many benefits to their respective environments and the positives about livestock production should not be ignored. To help illustrate this, AHDB Beef & Lamb commissioned an independent report ‘Landscapes without Livestock’ which examines the potential impact on some of England’s most cherished landscapes if beef cattle herds and sh... read more

28/05/2019 FOCUS ON SUSTAINABILITY AND PRODUCTIVITY DURING BIGGEST EVER NBA BEEF EXPO Region: National Record numbers of exhibitors and competition entrants, and over 4000 visitors headed to J36 Rural Auction Centre, Cumbria on 23rd May to celebrate the strength and resilience of the British beef industry, at the National Beef Association (NBA)’s Beef Expo 2019. The industry sent a strong message out on environmental sustainability, the need to cha... read more

30/04/2019 National Beef Expo to address key issues facing the industry Region: National Technical seminar speakers announced for NBA Beef Expo, taking place on 23rd May in Cumbria Beef producers will have access to the latest insights and advice on the challenges facing the industry, including the key topics of Health, Integrated Supply Chains and Future Proofing For Success, as experts from across the sector lead a strong line-up o... read more

16/04/2019 Huge support for cattle competitions at Beef Expo 2019 Region: National Organisers of the beef industry showcase, the National Beef Association (NBA) Beef Expo 2019, taking place in Cumbria on 23rd May, have announced huge support for its two key competitions, as entries start to draw to a close. The NBA Commercial Cattle Show and the South Devon Herd Book Society Performance Championships have both attracted encoura... read more

22/03/2019 Low prices threatening future of NI beef sector, warn industry body Region: Northern Ireland Latest DAERA figures are showing a 30-year low of suckler cows in Northern Ireland, and this trend will escalate until farmers receive a fair price, according to the National Beef Association’s (NBA) NI board representative, Ernie Ritchie. “Costs have continued to rise, and this is raising serious questions of the industry,” says Mr Ritchie. “NI ... read more

06/03/2019 NO Deal Brexit Reckless in the Extreme Region: National Fairness for Farmers in Europe have issued the following press release of their agreed statement on the strong possibility of the UK leaving the EU without a deal. This statement has been delivered to Michael Gove MP, Andrea Leadsom MP, Theresa May PM, Neil Parish MP, Sir Vince Cable MP, Sir Kier Starmer MP and Anna Soubry MP with copies sent to ... read more

05/12/2018 NBA Board back extended transition period not Back stop Region: National The NBA board met on Tuesday the 4th of December in Northern Ireland, after a very successful farm walk on the Monday evening held at David and Ken Martins Farm in Newcastle, County Down. This was the first NBA board meeting held in Northern Ireland, fitting at such an uncertain political time. One of the main topics of discussion was, of course... read more

25/09/2018 NBA showcase award winning Killerton herd at Farm walk Region: South West The NBA South West have today announced they will be hosting an autumn farm walk at Patrick and Sheila Greed’s 700 acre, Columbjohn Farm, Exeter to view their award winning Killerton herd of Limousin cattle. The farm walk, which will be held on the Wednesday 10th of October, will give farmers the chance to view this exceptional example of a comm... read more

24/09/2018 Midlands Farm Walk - a great success! Region: Midland Over 60 farmers gathered at College Farm in Oxfordshire on Wednesday to view the exceptional Dorcas herd of Charolais. George Morris and family gave an fantastic tour of their immaculate farm, taking tractor and trailer rides through fields holding large groups of even cows with calves at foot. George explained their focus on maternal traits produ... read more

24/09/2018 Bluetongue virus detected and dealt with in two imported cattle Region: National The UK’s Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer has urged farmers to remain vigilant for bluetongue virus after the disease was successfully picked up in two cattle imported from France through our routine post-import testing regime. The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) and the Pirbright Institute identified the disease in the animals when they wer... read more

24/09/2018 NBA NI join Greenmount bursary scheme Region: Northern Ireland On Friday 14th August NI NBA Chairman Stephen Heenan attended the Greenmount bursary fair along with Rosie McGowan. It is the first year that the NBA have decided to support the bursary scheme, offering £1000 to an individual studying in their first year of either foundation or degree level agriculture to assist them in funding their academic stud... read more

19/09/2018 Save the date: NBA Midlands farm walk to renowned Dorcas Charolais herd Region: Midland The NBA Midlands Committee are delighted to invite farmers to attend an Autumn farm walk and at College Farm, Thame, on Wednesday 19 th September. College Farm is home to the renowned, 300 strong Dorcas Charolais herd and an exceptional example of a pedigree herd run on a profitable commercial basis. The Morris family; John, Rosemary, their son ... read more

08/08/2018 Beef Expo 2019 Venue Announced Region: National We are delighted to officially announce that Beef Expo 2019 will be held on Thursday 23rd May at North West Auctions, J36 Rural Auction Centre, Kendal. Plans are already underway, and we are looking forward to hosting the event at such exceptional modern facilities. The site boasts a huge exhibition hall and fantastic conferencing suite located i... read more

11/05/2018 INDUSTRY EXPERTS AT BEEF EXPO FARM WALKS Region: National The NBA have this week announced the series of insightful workshops that will be running as part of their Beef Industry Farm Tours across Shropshire and the Welsh Borders on Thursday the 24th May. An impressive range of industry experts are lined up to deliver short talks on topics from calf rearing to beef finishing systems and advances in all as... read more

16/04/2018 Beef Expo 2018 Farm Tours - F D Cornes & Son, Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury. Region: National The third farm tour will take visitors to Frank and Jonathan Cornes farm, at Bayston Hill just outside Shrewsbury. Here, he and his family finish approx. 1800 stores, bought in from local markets and fed on home grown fodder beet, grain and grass silage as well as ad lib straw. The ration, fed ad lib in hoppers also contains live yeast to prevent ... read more

13/04/2018 Beef Expo 2018 Farm Tours - James Evans, Partridge Farm, Linley, Bishops Castle Region: National James Evans’ Partridge Farm situated in Linley, near Bishops Castle spans just over 800 hectares (2,000 acres) and is home to his 300 Stabiliser suckler cows and 1,000 Lleyn ewes. The sucklers are split into two units, a 180-cow spring-calving herd (Partridge Farm) and a 120-cow autumn-calving herd (Walcot Farm) both producing quality maternal hig... read more

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