AHDB and NFU are holding an interactive one-day workshop on the future of British dairy-beef. This face-to-face workshop aims to bring together two industries to discuss growing beef from dairy. Please note, this is an invitation-only event. Tuesday 26 March 2024, 10:30am - 3:30pm at NFU, Agriculture House, Warwickshire, CV8 2TL.

 It is three years since the GB Calf Strategy was first published. It is now time to review the progress the industry has made since 2020 and to drive future progress. The workshop will feature short presentations and interactive breakout discussion groups.

Agenda

 Chair: Gwyn Jones (Ruminant Health and Welfare)

 10:00 Arrival and coffee

 10:30 Welcome address by NFU

 10:35 Introduction and purpose of workshop, Gwyn Jones (Ruminant Health and Welfare)

 10:45 Are the reputation risks to our industry as black and white as we think? Amy Jackson (Oxtale communications)

 11:00 Progress against the GB Calf strategy, Jenny Gibbons (AHDB) and Marianne Combes (NFU)

 11:15 Is the dairy-beef supply chain fit for purpose? Abi Reader (dairy farmer), Andrew Laughton (beef farmer),beef industry representative (TBC), Jude Capper (Harper Adams University)

 12:15 Lunch and networking

 13:00 Market insights, Hannah Clarke (AHDB)

 13:15 Breakout group sessions

14:30 Group feedback and discussion

 15:15 Chair’s summary and closing remarks 

 15:30 Coffee and depart