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26/04/2016 Future Beef Farmer Challenge for Forward Thinking Producers Region: National NBA Beef Expo sees the return of the popular Future Beef Farmer Challenge “Agriculture is becoming an increasingly hi-tech industry with the use of ‘precision farming.’ It is important for beef producers in the UK to remain ahead of the competition in order for their beef industry to remain competitive across not only Europe, but the world.” Thi... read more

07/04/2016 Finished Clean Beef Prices at 5 year Low Region: Scotland This is the 3rd spring in a row that we have had a double digit drop in CLEAN beef prices over the trade in late November. Once again, following the trend of the last three years, there has been no attempt to allow the normal rules of supply and demand to operate by our major retailers. They have simply stood their ground giving a poor deal to bot... read more

05/04/2016 British Beef Prices have Dropped to a 5 Year Low Region: National Here the National Beef Association take a look at the situation and the producers relationship with the retailers Beef prices have now dropped to a five year low and yet the retail price has remained relatively static with a 1-2% increase. Here Chris Mallon, Chief Executive of the National Beef Association (NBA), commenting said: “I keep getti... read more

18/03/2016 Beef price and animal health topics to feature at April NBA events Region: National Merial Animal Health is partnering with the National Beef Association (NBA) to support beef producer events in Hexham and Welshpool during early April. These events will focus on engaging with farmers to discuss how they can tackle problems and find out how they can take advantage of current trends in the industry to improve their own businesses.... read more

11/03/2016 NBA Beef Expo 2016 to host Future Beef Farmer Challenge Region: National Forward thinking beef farmers invited to take part in team and individual contest at industry showcase event For the second year a unique contest is being held to test the skills, knowledge and abilities of teams and individual young beef farmers at this year’s National Beef Association (NBA) Beef Expo. This inaugural competition, The Future Bee... read more

01/03/2016 National Beef Association hits the road with spring marts tour Region: National Beef farmers invited to roadshow events to discuss industry issues and trends The National Beef Association (NBA) is heading out on a spring tour of marts across England to meet producers at store cattle and suckled calf sales. The NBA Roadshow will be visiting six livestock markets between March and May, in a show of support for the important r... read more

24/02/2016 Organisation is Key to Spring Calving Success Region: National “Now that the beginning of the year is well and truly behind us, thoughts should start to turn to spring calving. Time spent planning now will be time well spent to ensure problems are minimised,” says Keith Cutler, Veterinary Surgeon at Endell Veterinary Group and a member of the National Beef Association’s (NBA) Animal Health Committee. Here, ... read more

10/02/2016 SBA Warn of Real Financial Hardship faced by Beef Producers Region: Scotland Scottish Governments System Failure Wreaks Havoc with BPS Payments The Scottish Beef Association (SBA) have raised grave concerns about the prospect of all BPS payments being made to eligible beef producers, which are expected before the deadline at the end of April. Despite a pledge made in November by Richard Lochhead, Cabinet Secretary for Ru... read more

08/02/2016 Beef farmers invited to visit top cattle finishing farm Region: National NBA organises farm walk at Upper Coton to share best practice tips The National Beef Association (NBA) has teamed up with Northamptonshire beef farmer Mike Wills, and is inviting people to join a farm walk to share some of the secrets of his successful cattle finishing business. As the of voice the sector, the NBA is organising the event with Mr... read more

05/02/2016 NBA Farm Tours – A British Beef Industry Insight Region: National Herd focused on profitable beef as part of a sustainable supply chain, Chatsworth Limousin’s, and Haddon Hall’s Longhorn Cattle to showcase in Farm Tours The National Beef Association (NBA) have today announced that the farm tours, part of their annual event NBA Beef Expo, will feature some of the Peak District’s most noted herds of cattle in one... read more

29/01/2016 Classes Announced for National Beef Association 2016 Spring Spectacular Show Region: National Part of the Flagship Beef Expo Event to be held at Bakewell in May Just announced, it has been confirmed that there will be a total of 12 classes including four championship classes and a supreme champion class at this year’s National Beef Association’s (NBA) 2016 National Spring Spectacular Show (NSSS). With an overall prize fund of over £5000 t... read more

15/01/2016 Judges Announced for the NBA Beef Expo 2016 Spring Spectacular Show Region: National Two highly successful beef industry stalwarts, renowned for their pedigree and commercial cattle, have been invited to judge at the National Beef Association’s (NBA) Beef Expo 2016, National Spring Spectacular Show, which is returning to the Peak District National Park. Phil Sellers from Lincoln will judge the Native and Continental classes togeth... read more

08/01/2016 Proactive Health Planning is Key to Herd Performance Region: National Proactive Health Planning is Key to Herd Performance Proactive Health Planning is Key to Herd Performance “Performance review and then management planning aimed at improvement should be a regular part of the routine on any farm but can often be neglected because of the many and varied day to day tasks necessary to look after the animals and ens... read more

Executive Group Chef from the Robert Parker Collection of hotels to support the National Beef Association with a series of beef recipes.

05/01/2016 Executive Group Chef from the Robert Parker Collection of hotels to support the National Beef Association with a series of beef recipes. During the next twelve months Philippe Wavrin, the Group Executive Chef for the privately owned Robert Parker Collection of hotels will provide the National Beef Association with a series of seasonal recipes using the very best of British Beef. Having trained at the Hotel School of Strasbourg Philippe, originally from Alsace in France has a rich ... read more

18/12/2015 Ear Tag Testing for BVD Could Help Eradicate this Complex Disease Region: National John Hoskins, Director of the NBA firmly believes that monitoring BVD with the use of tag tests has helped to make it easier to eradicate what is a very complex disease. He is keen to stress that elimination is an achievable target for all UK producers. When attached the tag takes a tissue sample for analysis, it can be used on any age of animal... read more

17/12/2015 National Beef Association Appoints Northern Board Member Region: National The National Beef Association (NBA) has today announced the appointment of Northumberland Farmer William Walton to its Board. William, a member of the NBA, is the third generation of the Walton Family to have farmed Penpeugh Farm at Bardon Mill near Hexham in Northumberland. William’s role will be to represent the North East region for the NBA, a... read more

16/11/2015 Results from the Pedigree Calf Fair…. Region: Northern Ireland SHOWMANSHIP The showmanship classes at the Pedigree Calf Fair were judged by Alison Connolly from Saintfield. Throughout the morning competitors were observed preparing their animals for the showring, and working with their teammates to keep the cattle clean and stall tidy. The class winners receive embroidered jackets sponsored by Alison Beattie ... read more

16/11/2015 Calf Fair and Beef Expo NI to be repeated in 2016 Region: Northern Ireland The inaugural Pedigree Calf Fair @ Beef NI Expo was an unqualified success, according to event organiser and Chairman David Connolly. “We had a tremendous turnout of stock and visitors on the day,” he said. “I had predicted beforehand that the event would represent a showcase for the pedigree beef champions of tomorrow, and given the views expre... read more

06/11/2015 More than 300 entries catalogued for multi-breed beef showcase Region: Northern Ireland 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 10.00... read more

06/11/2015 An opportunity to see champions of the future All roads lead to the RUAS Showgrounds in Belfast on Saturday November 14th for the inaugural Pedigree Calf Fair @ Beef NI Expo. “We are breaking new ground with this initiative,” explained event organiser and chairman David Connolly. “Never before has the beef industry in Northern Ireland been given such a high-profile platform on which to displ... read more

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