The Farmers Mart Feb-Mar 2018 - Issue 55 | Page 25

EVENTS 25 • FEB/MAR 2018 Renowned Beef Expo event will be heading to the Welsh Borders for this year’s celebration THE 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 devel- opments, 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 compa- nies 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. Over the years the NBA Beef Expo has become a highlight in the beef farming cal- endar. Representing all the industry has to offer in terms of new developments, breed- ing 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 ed- ucate 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 ancil- lary industries with over 120 indoor and outdoor trade stands and demonstrations, covering nutrition, genetics, machinery and [email protected] 01434 601005 technologies, highlighting the strength and progression of the industry. An array of technical seminars and de- bates will continue this theme investigating how we as an industry can work together to make our farms and supply chains more economically viable, integrated and trans- parent as we prepare to leave the EU. Visitors will be invited to join the NBA for a day of Beef Expo farm tours on Thursday the 24th of May, giving guests the opportu- nity 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 book- ing is highly recommended! The farm tours will be followed by the prestigious Beef Expo Industry Dinner, the 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.