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06/11/2015 Crystalyx confirms sponsorship Region: Northern Ireland Crystalyx has confirmed its sponsorship of the Pedigree Calf Fair @ Beef NI Expo. In addition, the company’s representative David Morgan will be providing a seminar presentation at the event. Unlocking the real potential of forage will be the overarching theme of his presentation. “When grass and silage are plentiful, the feeding of extra ener... read more

04/11/2015 Processors Enforce Restrictions on Cattle Movements Region: National Meat Processors want to charge for cattle movements Meat processors are calling for restrictions to be applied to cattle movements. If there is going to be a deduction for cattle movements, the question to be asked is ‘what justification is there?’ Beef from these cattle won’t be any cheaper on the shelves, these cattle won’t yield differently, ... read more

04/11/2015 More than 300 Entries Catalogued for Multi-breed Beef Showcase Region: National The countdown is on ahead of next weekend’s Pedigree Calf Fair @ Beef NI Expo, and organisers have been overwhelmed by the number of entries catalogued and the level of interest from commercial trade exhibitors. The inaugural multi-breed event takes place at the Balmoral Showgrounds, Belfast, on Saturday 14th November. Judging commences at 10.00a... read more

28/10/2015 Beef South West set to be a Bonanza Region: National This year’s Beef South West on Wednesday 11th November at Westpoint Arena, Exeter is set to be the best yet. 140 show cattle are booked to compete to be crowned Best in Show. Entries have come forward from as far afield as Wales and the Eastern Counties. The desire to show at Westpoint Arena this year is so keen there is even a waiting list of ... read more

28/10/2015 Beef South West Region: National John May, pictured holding his prize winning bull Boskenna Donal, along with Nick Burrington are two of the mainstays of this year’s Beef South West Event, due to be held this year at Westpoint, Exeter on 11th November. John is head steward of the breed society stands and is confident all major pedigree breeds will be at the show to highlight the... read more

28/10/2015 Celebration of West Country Beef Region: National This year’s Beef South West Show which is to be held at Westpoint Arena, Exeter on Wednesday 11th November is going to be a celebration of all that is good about West Country beef. Not only will there be the premiere primestock show for the best West Country commercial fatstock and pedigree cattle, there will also be competitions for the finest be... read more

27/10/2015 NBA Beef Expo Returns Peak District Region: National The National Beef Association (NBA) has announced that the 2016 NBA Beef Expo will be held at The Agricultural Business Centre and home of Bakewell Market, 15 years after the expo was last held in the area. The annual highlight of the beef industry calendar is due to take place on Friday 20th May, with organisers looking to build upon the huge ... read more

19/10/2015 Dairy farmers urged to place more 21 day old beef sired calves on rearing market Region: National The National Beef Association (NBA) believe dairy farmers should consider the value a beef calf could add to their bottom line. Here Chris Mallon national director for the National Beef Assocation gives some further background. In an era of sexed semen, reduced margins from milk, and an expanding dairy herd the value of a good beef cross calf s... read more

02/09/2015 NBA Unconvinced by RTA Proposals for the Introduction of Whole Life Assurance Region: National After a meeting of the Policy Committee to discuss members concerns over the RTA Whole Life Assurance, NBA Chief Executive, Chris Mallon upholds the consensus of the meeting, with the NBA standing by the decision to reject the current proposals for the introduction of Lifetime Assurance as outlined in the RTA consultation. Commenting Chris said: ... read more

01/09/2015 NBA Expresses Dismay at Failure to Sign off AHDB Marketing Campaign Region: National With the announcement of the resignation of Stuart Roberts as chairman of the AHDB Beef and Lamb board for levy payers in England, the industry has been left not knowing what the future holds for beef and lamb marketing. Chris Mallon, Chief Executive of the NBA expressed their dismay commenting; “We are aware that AHDB beef and lamb has had a pro... read more

12/08/2015 Demands for Agricultural Ombudsman Ignored Region: National The continuing struggle farmers face to make a profit has led some to take action, sparking protests from milk producers across the country. With government legislation still not in place, the problem has been ignored for far too long and requires urgent action to protect British food producers and suppliers. Once again the National Beef Associati... read more

10/07/2015 Beef Industry Gets ‘Beefed Up’ with 1% Growth Region: National After tough first quarter of the year the beef industry is showing signs of improvement According to the latest data from Kantar Worldpanel, in the year to 24th May, the value of the UK beef market grew by over 1% on the year earlier to reach £2.17 billion. Since January this year the price for prime cattle has been falling, however Chris Mallon ... read more

22/05/2015 Sooty Sweeps the Board at the 2015 NBA Beef Expo With the Theme of “Meeting the Changing Lifestyle of Today’s Consumer” the Beef Industry’s annual showcase has been another triumph. Region: National Held at the York Auction Centre, 2015’s NBA Beef Expo had its view firmly fixed on the future. Its theme was focused on technology and its power to improve day-to-day farming, together with the changing needs of modern consumers and what they want from the marketplace. The event started on Wednesday with over 250 attending the farm tours. The sun... read more

15/05/2015 NBA Beef Expo Ready for Yorkshire Triumph The very best of British Beef breeding lined up for top industry event Region: National Taking place in York for the first time ever, NBA Beef Expo 2015 is focussing on the future of the industry, advances in technology and the rapidly changing demands of today’s consumers. NBA Beef Expo is the British Beef Industry’s annual showcase, is being hosted at York Auction Centre (YO19 5GF) on Thursday 21st May. With over 380 head of cattle... read more

15/05/2015 Beef from the Dairy Herd Beef from dairy is a key part of the national diet and is a major focus at NBA Beef Expo Region: National Peter Jones Livestock’s (PJL Ltd) presentation and showcase of cattle entitled ‘Beef from the Dairy Herd’, is a major focus at NBA Beef Expo 2015, on 21st May. The company will be highlighting the potential opportunities from this sector of the market, which is sometimes disregarded in spite of its importance. In addition to case study examples th... read more

08/05/2015 Adam Henson unveils packed programme for NBA Beef Expo Farmer and TV presenter to spend day at industry showcase event Region: National NBA Beef Expo has unveiled a packed itinerary for TV personality and farmer Adam Henson, who will be attending this year’s event in York as a farming ambassador. Staged at York Auction Centre for the first time on Thursday May 21, the premier event for the beef industry includes the National Spring Spectacular Show, the best in commercial and ped... read more

01/05/2015 Farm Tours for the Beef Industry Pedigree Limousins, the Beef Improvement Group’s Net Efficiency Unit and Commercial Yorkshire Suckler Herd highlights of the 2015 Beef Expo Farm Tours Region: National This year for the first time ever East Yorkshire is to host the National Beef Association’s Showcase event, NBA Beef Expo, at York Auction Centre on Thursday May 21st. A highlight of this event is always the farm tours which take place the previous day and certainly this year will be no exception. The farm tours are sponsored by Carrs Billington, ... read more

24/04/2015 Stock to Steal the Show This year’s NBA Beef Expo’s National Spring Spectacular Show announce record entry levels Region: National Taking place in York for the first time ever, NBA Beef Expo 2015’s National Spring Spectacular Show (NSSS) has announced that livestock entries are now full to capacity at 152 head of cattle. The event, which is a key day for the British Beef Industry, will take place at York Auction Centre on Thursday 21st May. With 15 Classes and an overall pr... read more

13/04/2015 Follow the herd to NBA Beef Expo 2015 Spring Spectacular Seminars Seminars aimed to share knowledge and best practice benefiting the beef industry Region: National A snapshot of technology and the benefits which can be derived from it, will be highlighted in a series of seminars taking place at the National Beef Association (NBA) Beef Expo on Thursday 21st May 2015. Presenters will also be looking into their hi-tech crystal balls and predicting how new technology will bring about future developments within t... read more

09/04/2015 Final Phase of Scotland’s War on BVD Region: National Warning: Do you know your Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) status? If you don’t then you need to act NOW as from June this year Phase 4 of the BVD eradication scheme in Scotland will start The permanent eradication of Bovine Viral Diarrhoea [BVD] in Scottish cattle moves a step closer in less than 60 days, as the Scottish Government’s campaign to c... read more

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