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23/02/2015 Farmers Have Your Say: Livestock farmer’s opinions are being invited on Whole Life Assurance Region: National The National Beef Association (NBA) has launched an Independent survey to determine livestock farmer’s opinions on Red Tractor’s Proposal to introduce a whole life assurance for livestock. Red Tractor is consulting on whether there should be Whole Life Assurance, and during the last three weeks, since the details were announced, there has been mu... read more

20/02/2015 Safeguarding your herd when introducing new cattle Region: National NBA kicks off plain English animal health campaign The National Beef Association (NBA) is to publish a series of four guides on protecting the Health of the Herd, kicking off with potential issues when animals are imported. These guides are the first in a campaign by the NBA Animal Health Committee, which was put together late last year to provi... read more

06/02/2015 Farmers question whether Red Tractor is right vehicle to promote beef Region: National High turnout at NBA meeting to discuss planned changes to assurance scheme The National Beef Association (NBA) is urging the Red Tractor Assurance (RTA) scheme to reconsider its plans to increase how long an animal has to be on-farm to be assured. It comes after the latest consultation about plans to extend the current 90 days to the lifetime of... read more

28/01/2015 NBA renews demands for Agricultural Ombudsman as Plunge in milk prices highlights need for action Region: National Poor beef prices in 2014 and this year’s plunge in the price of milk have underlined the need for the Government to create an Agricultural Ombudsman to ensure that both food producers and the UK’s food supply are protected. The National Beef Association (NBA) called for action on the issue last year and is now reiterating its demand for a watchdo... read more

23/01/2015 NBA welcomes Red Tractor meeting on proposed assurance changes Region: National NBA welcomes Red Tractor meeting on proposed assurance changes Farmers urged to attend open meeting on plans for scheme The National Beef Association (NBA) has welcomed the decision of the Red Tractor Association (RTA) to send representatives to a special meeting organised to discuss proposed changes to the industry assurance scheme. The NBA ha... read more

09/01/2015 Revision of NBA Terms and Conditions of Sale Region: National The National Beef Association (NBA), working closely with the pedigree sector, has revised its Terms and Conditions of Sale to make them more robust and workable for both purchasers and vendors of pedigree cattle, within the practicalities of the insurance and legal industry. The NBA Rules as they have been termed for many years, were adopted by ... read more

18/12/2014 ‘Rocky’ 2014 forecast to give way to strong 2015 NBA issues review of the year and predictions for the next 12 months Region: National 2014 has been a “rocky old year” for the beef industry but better prices are on the cards for 2015 due to an expected shortage in cattle numbers. The National Beef Association (NBA) forecasts a strong 12 months ahead, following the rollercoaster ups and downs that have marked 2014. The good weather and excellent grass helped to counterbalance the... read more

05/11/2014 NBA tackles Cattle Diseases in Plain English Region: National New committee launched to share vital information with farmers A campaign has been launched by the National Beef Association (NBA) to educate beef farmers about the everyday health problems that face their herds. The NBA have established a standalone committee, The Animal Health Committee which brings together vets, farmers and breed societies... read more

31/10/2014 BETTER NEWS FOR BEEF FARMERS – AT LAST Region: National FACTORS affecting this year’s dismal beef trade will not be at play in 2015. Debbie Butcher, senior beef analyst at the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is looking forward to explaining to farmers at Beef South West on November 13th at Westpoint why prices for finished stock may be better next year. “First of all, 2013 was th... read more

30/10/2014 Members vote for NBA to work as development partners with Meat South West Region: National National Beef Association members have voted to use a proportion of the money raised on November 13th at Beef South West to promote West Country Beef – an EU-recognised brand which processors are keen to source but are finding hard to secure. Peter Baber, Chairman of Meat South West, spoke to an open meeting On Tuesday at Trethorne Golf Club near ... read more

10/10/2014 Charlie Maclaren of the National Beef Association (NBA) asks: Region: National These Toxins have been about for years but it is only now that many in the industry are starting to realise what a detrimental effect they can have on stock. Here Charlie gives some detailed information on what they are, where they come from and how to identify if you have them. Also he importantly gives some advice on ways to ways to deal with t... read more

15/09/2014 Bringing them through the Winter. Preparing for your livestock Region: National The days are shortening, harvest and autumn sowing is mostly done, so now is the time to turn your attention to the winter and your stock. You must ask yourself how you intend to help them come through it, says Charlie Maclaren, board member of The National Beef Association (NBA). Here he gives a few simple tasks to ensure that productivity is su... read more

04/09/2014 Calving at 2 Years? Region: National “In the modern day beef industry there is little room for calving at 3 years old.” This is the message from Charlie Maclaren, newly appointed board member of The National Beef Association (NBA). There are only a few exceptions to this rule such as the hill breeds such as Galloways, Highlands and Welsh Black Cattle, who are slow maturing and spend... read more

03/09/2014 Bill Harper of the National Beef Association gives a guarded welcome to the BEVS Scheme Region: National TB EDGE VACINATION SCHEME ANNOUNCED Bill Harper of the National Beef Association gives a guarded welcome to the Scheme Bill Harper of the NBA TB Committee has given a guarded welcome to the recently announced Badger Edge Vaccination Scheme (BEVS). The scheme which was announced by Gavin Ross, Head of TB Programme for the Department for Environ... read more

18/08/2014 Charlie Maclaren Joins NBA Board Region: National Industry Expert brings Science Focus to the Beef Industry The National Beef Association [NBA] has just announced the appointment to its Board of commercial expert in animal nutrition and management Charlie Maclaren. Based in Dumfries in the Borders, he owns and runs MVT Scotland, a specialist animal health company with a science-based focus on mi... read more

09/07/2014 National Beef Association calls for introduction of Agricultural Ombudsman Region: National NBA fears Beef Summit-suggested voluntary code of practice will lack teeth The National Beef Association (NBA) has welcomed the industry coming together to tackle falling prices in the Beef Summit in London, but says tougher tools than a voluntary code of practice are needed. The idea for a code, which would govern issues such as the transparenc... read more

28/04/2014 Putting Dairy-Produced Beef under the Spotlight NBA Beef Expo highlights production techniques and benefits Region: National Better beef production from the dairy herd for the benefit of both farmers and the industry as a whole will come under the spotlight at this year’s NBA Beef Expo. In a dedicated section of the event, this beef sector showcase, at Hexham Mart on May 22, will be focusing on this key industry issue with demonstrations and knowledge-sharing throughou... read more

04/04/2014 Cull must go on, says NBA Region: National Bill Harper Chair of the NBA Tb Committee is disappointed at the decision not to roll out the badger cull piloted last year. Bill sees the decision as entirely political and lays the blame “firmly with those members of the coalition without the commitment to persevere with the battle to combat TB in cattle and wildlife namely Nick Clegg and fellow... read more

14/01/2014 Press Release - The Scottish Beef Association has warned many upland beef farmers could be "shafted" by the new CAP deal Region: Scotland THE Scottish Beef Association has warned many upland beef farmers could be "shafted" by the new CAP deal. In a hard-hitting message the association insist many beef producers are set to lose as much as 50 per cent of their current Single Farm Payment once the reform kicks in. And they have called on beef producers to use the Scottish Government's ... read more

14/01/2014 Press Release - The Scottish Beef Association has warned many upland beef farmers could be "shafted" by the new CAP deal Region: National THE Scottish Beef Association has warned many upland beef farmers could be "shafted" by the new CAP deal. In a hard-hitting message the association insist many beef producers are set to lose as much as 50 per cent of their current Single Farm Payment once the reform kicks in. And they have called on beef producers to use the Scottish Government's ... read more

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