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Beef Expo 2018
The National Beef Association (NBA) renowned Beef Expo
event will be heading to the Welsh Borders for this year’s
celebration of British Beef.
he annual
highlight of the
beef industry
calendar is due to
take place on
Friday 25th May,
with organisers looking to build
upon the huge success of last
year’s event at Stoneleigh.
Bringing together the very best in
British commercial and pedigree
cattle, equipment, ground-
breaking developments, and show
classes for everyone involved in
the industry, NBA Beef Expo is a
celebration and exploration of
everything British Beef has to offer.
The NBA Beef Expo is
considered a major showcase for
pedigree and commercial breed
societies which want to promote
the quality of their cattle. Thanks to
this, the event displays some of
the finest examples of British
breeding anywhere in the UK.
Farmers, exhibitors, agricultural
companie s and interested
members of the public also use
the annual event to network, do
business and share knowledge, as
well as seeing the crème de la
crème of British beef cattle.
T
Over the years the NBA Beef
Expo has become a highlight in
the beef farming calendar.
Representing all the industry has
to offer in terms of new
developments, breeding expertise
and celebrating the work of all
beef farmers across the UK
regardless of breed or method.
The event attracts experts and
industry leaders looking to
educate both the farming
community and the public,
encouraging respect and
innovation from all corners of the
market.
In line with the event theme
‘Beef Up Our Future’ the show will
encompass the entirety of the beef
industry and its ancillary industries
with over 120 indoor and outdoor
trade stands and demonstrations,
covering nutrition, genetics,
machinery and technologies,
highlighting the strength and
progression of the industry.
An array of technical seminars
and debates will continue this
theme investigating how we as an
industry can work together to
make our farms and supply chains
more economically viable,
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integrated and transparent as we
prepare to leave the EU.
Visitors will be invited to join the recommended! The farm tours will
be followed by the prestigious
Beef Expo Industry Dinner, the
NBA for a day of Beef Expo farm
tours on Thursday the 24th of May,
giving guests the opportunity to
view three exceptional beef farms
hand-picked from across
Shropshire and the Welsh Borders.
This forum for knowledge
exchange has sold out for three
years running and is not to be
missed - early booking is highly ultimate networking event for
those within the industry.
Online applications are now
open for trade stands, breed
societies, cattle exhibitors and
visitors wishing to attend the
event. Please visit,
www.beefexpo.co.uk to make your
booking.
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