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08/11/2011 Press Release - NBA clearly states its opposition to proposed national parks in Northern Ireland Region: National NBA clearly states its opposition to proposed national parks in Northern Ireland Responding to a consultation document published by Northern Ireland’s Department of Environment, the National Beef Association (NBA) clearly stated the reasons why it opposes plans to create one or more national parks in the province. The NBA’s response highlighted ... read more

02/11/2011 NBA Review Committee reiterates its commitment to shaping the organisation for the future Region: National NBA Review Committee reiterates its commitment to shaping the organisation for the future Following its creation at the NBA AGM a fortnight ago (Thursday 20th September) the NBA Review Committee is working hard to shape and restructure the organisation for the future. This work is being driven forward alongside an investigation into the recent co... read more

26/10/2011 Press Release - NBA names Review Committee to look at future structure of the organisation Region: National NBA names Review Committee to look at future structure of the organisation Following its AGM last week (Thursday, October 20th) and the decision to adapt its constitution, structure and internal rules, the NBA has formally named the Review Committee charged with moving things forward. Two of the four directors named immediately after the AGM – H... read more

25/10/2011 Press Release - NBA TB Committee urges both sides of the debate to agree all control measures will be needed to fight the crippling effects of TB Region: National NBA TB Committee urges both sides of the debate to agree all control measures will be needed to fight the crippling effects of TB. The National Beef Association (NBA) says the debate over licencing badger control areas must not become an argument between simply culling or not culling, but rather an open conversation about badger control measures ... read more

21/10/2011 Press Release - NBA to restructure rule book to fit its expanding ambitions Region: National NBA to restructure rule book to fit its expanding ambitions. The National Beef Association has decided it must adapt its constitution and internal rules so they fit more comfortably with an organisation that has grown in size, and influence, since its foundation in 1998. This was decided during its AGM, which was held at Hexham, Northumberland, ... read more

27/09/2011 Press Release - UK farmers are not in a position to subsidise Tesco-s in-store cost-cutting promotions, says the National Beef Association Region: National UK farmers are not in a position to subsidise Tesco’s in-store cost-cutting promotions, says the National Beef Association. The recent increase in prices paid to beef farmers does not mean they are in a position to accept the invitation of Richard Brasher, Tesco UK chief executive, to ‘come to the table’ and discuss sharing the financial impact o... read more

23/09/2011 Press Release - NBA fully supports and congratulates Cabinet Secretary Richard Lochhead for preserving funding for farmers Region: National NBA fully supports and congratulates Cabinet Secretary Richard Lochhead for preserving funding for farmers. The National Beef Association (NBA) congratulates Richard Lochhead MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and the Environment, for his reassurances to the farming sector following the Scottish Government’s Spending Review statement, made ... read more

21/09/2011 NBA joins forces with Keenan on a series of exciting farm walks from Devon to Aberdeenshire Region: National NBA joins forces with Keenan on a series of exciting farm walks from Devon to Aberdeenshire NBA members are being urged not to missed out on a series of farm walks being planned for early October with the theme of “Overcoming obstacles to profitable beef production”. The four events, in Devon, Northamptonshire, Northumberland and Aberdeenshire, ... read more

19/09/2011 Press Release - Record UK beef prices are result of a global phenomenon Region: National Record UK beef prices are result of a global phenomenon. Beef farmers worried that the recent unprecedented surge in prime cattle prices could burst, like a bubble, should take comfort from the fact the market is being led by a world-wide lift in demand coupled with unusually tight global supplies. So says the National Beef Association whic... read more

07/09/2011 Press Release - NBA keeps pressure on Natural England ahead of proposed badger cull Region: National NBA keeps pressure on Natural England ahead of proposed badger cull. The National Beef Association has pledged to keep pressure on Natural England regarding its apparent lack of enthusiasm to grant licences to people volunteering to participate in the proposed Defra badger cull. Following its call last week for Animal Health to replace Natural ... read more

06/09/2011 Press Release - Deadweight purchasing rule books are being torn up - List prices are no longer the buyers' bible Region: National Deadweight purchasing rule books are being torn up. List prices are no longer the buyers’ bible. The National Beef Association says demand for British beef, on both the domestic and export markets, is so strong that processors have torn up the rule book to make sure they can pull in the cattle they need to meet their orders. Last week the hunge... read more

06/09/2011 Press Release - Now is time to keep all good beef breeding cows and only cull out passengers Region: National Now is time to keep all good beef breeding cows and only cull out passengers. Breeders should take advantage of record prices for cull cows and comb their herds free of sub-fertile females as well as stock which test positive to Johnes’ disease and BVD. But they should not, suggests the National Beef Association, be tempted into cashing in good... read more

31/08/2011 The annual Beef Expo, hosted by the National Beef Association, is back at Malvern for 2012. Region: National The annual Beef Expo, hosted by the National Beef Association, is back at Malvern for 2012. The National Beef Association is to stage its renowned annual industry showcase, Beef Expo 2012, at the Three Counties Showground, Malvern, on Wednesday May 23rd and Thursday May 24th next year. The Beef Expo is the premier event for the cattle industry ... read more

31/08/2011 NBA TB committee wants Animal Health to replace Natural England Region: National NBA TB committee wants Animal Health to replace Natural England as Licensing authority and co-ordinator of proposed badger cull. The National Beef Association would like Natural England to give up its role as the authority that oversees licensing for Defra’s proposed TB controls. The Association believes Animal Health would be better placed to t... read more

18/08/2011 Press Release - Take a Ballymena Farm Walk to Profit! Region: Northern Ireland TAKE A BALLYMENA FARM WALK TO PROFIT! FARMERS seeking to make more money from running suckler cows should plan to walk the Ballymena farm of Billy O’Kane next Tues, Aug 30 from 5pm! A farm business where over 95 calves per 100 cows are produced every year compared to a national average of only 80 calves born to every 100 cows kept! Organised by ... read more

18/08/2011 Press Release - Take a Ballymena Farm Walk to Profit! Region: National TAKE A BALLYMENA FARM WALK TO PROFIT! FARMERS seeking to make more money from running suckler cows should plan to walk the Ballymena farm of Billy O’Kane next Tues, Aug 30 from 5pm! A farm business where over 95 calves per 100 cows are produced every year compared to a national average of only 80 calves born to every 100 cows kept! Organised by ... read more

17/08/2011 Vetoquinol UK Ltd Competition Region: National Win a Ritchie 300G Cattle Crate with Head Scoop, valued at over £3,000! Vetoquinol UK Ltd are currently running a competition to win a Ritchie 300G Cattle Crate with Head Scoop. Every correct entry from the farming shows that Vetoquinol attends in 2011 will be entered into the prize draw to be drawn at the end of December 2011. The 300G ‘Improved... read more

15/08/2011 Press Release - Smaller feeders still to take full advantage of strong seller's market for prime cattle, says NBA Region: National Smaller feeders still to take full advantage of strong seller’s market for prime cattle, says NBA. There has never been a better time for finishers in all parts of the UK to sell prime cattle, says the National Beef Association. But if they are to take best possible advantage of hugely favourable supply and demand developments, and push prices ... read more

14/08/2011 Press Release - Congo Farm Walk in Fermanagh Region: Northern Ireland CONGO FARMWALK IN FERMANAGH BEEF producers seeking ‘Success with Sucklers’ are invited to walk the Fermanagh farm of Stephen Maguire on Thursday afternoon, Sept 1 from 2pm. An opportunity to view criss cross breeding of suckler cows to gain hybrid vigour that generates extra output and income! Organised by the National Beef Association this free ... read more

14/08/2011 Press Release - Congo Farm Walk in Fermanagh Region: National CONGO FARMWALK IN FERMANAGH BEEF producers seeking ‘Success with Sucklers’ are invited to walk the Fermanagh farm of Stephen Maguire on Thursday afternoon, Sept 1 from 2pm. An opportunity to view criss cross breeding of suckler cows to gain hybrid vigour that generates extra output and income! Organised by the National Beef Association this free ... read more

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