30 NBA BEEF EXPO 2022 APR / MAY 2022 • farmers-mart . co . uk
WHAT IS THE FUTURE FOR BEEF ?
An impressive line-up of world class speakers will debate key issues facing the beef industry at this year ’ s Beef Expo .
TAKING place on Saturday 28th May at Darlington Farmers Auction Mart , this year ’ s annual National Beef Association ’ s Beef Expo will host three seminars with a dazzling array of speakers . Amongst the many world leading experts will be Christine Middlemiss , the UK ’ s Chief Veterinary Officer , Professor Alice Stanton noted specialist on the health benefits of red meat and MP Daniel Zeichner .
The industry is having to adapt quickly to thrive in these times of huge challenge and the topics covered aim to help farmers navigate this sea of change . They include future government support for agriculture , sustainable beef production and its benefits to human health and animal welfare .
Those attending will certainly be spoilt for choice with regard to expert advice . Also included in the line-up are
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independent Livestock Sustainability Consultant , Dr . Jude Capper , Sarah Tomlinson , MRCVS , Technical Director for the TB Advisory service and she is a member of the bTB Partnership , Sophie Throup , Head of Agriculture , Fisheries and Sustainable Sourcing for Wm Morrison PLC , and Boehringer Ingelheim ’ s Ruminant Veterinary Adviser , Kath Aplin .
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Timetable
10:00 - 11:00 Future Agriculture Support
11:30 - 13:00
The first seminar on ‘ Future Agriculture Support ’ will have keynote speakers from DEFRA and AHDB , as well as MP Daniel Zeichner , who currently serves on the Opposition frontbench as Shadow Minister for Food , Farming , Fisheries and Rural Affairs . They will discuss the potential support for those within the industry as we navigate uncertain times ahead , with the loss of BPS and the introduction of ELMS and other funding potentials .
Next up is Professor Alice Stanton who has undertaken invaluable work within the beef industry on human health . She will focus on the concerns surrounding red meat consumption and the potential impact it has on wellbeing in a seminar entitled ‘ Sustainable Beef Sourcing , Production and the Benefits for Human Health ’. Alice leads the way in researching the health benefits of red meat , whilst challenging misinformation and holding those who promote such findings to account .
Sustainable Beef Sourcing , Production , and the Benefits for Human Health
13:30 - 14:30 Animal Health & Welfare
15:00 - 16:00 MEAT the Team
Prof . Alice Stanton
Administrations to defend the interest of beef farmers across England , Scotland , Wales and Northern Ireland .
MP Daniel Zeichner
Heading up the seminar on ‘ Animal Health & Welfare ’ is the UK ’ s Chief Veterinary Officer , Christine Middlemiss . Appointed in 2018 , Christine had previously acted as CVO in New South Wales , Australia where she led major improvements to biosecurity across many farming sectors .
The final seminar of the day gives visitors the opportunity to ‘ MEAT the NBA Team ’ who will update attendees on their strategies to help the industry and intentions moving forward .
“ Our industry is subject to endless scrutiny and challenges – and rightly so - with regard to sustainable food production and dietary requirements ,” commented Neil Shand , CEO of the NBA . “ This year ’ s seminars are set to be informative and debate setting , and we are very much looking forward to welcoming all of our speakers to the rostrum .”
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All seminars are free to attend . For more information , please visit www . nationalbeefassociation . com / beef-expo