Report from Tina Russell, YDP National Coordinator The Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society generously sponsored two of our YDP Seniors to attend brilliant 75th British Cattle Breeders Conference. John Smyth (Ireland) and Lizzie Harding (Buckinghamshire) were excellent ambassadors for our Youth Development Programme Exposure to industry pioneers and leaders was an opportunity to expand knowledge and network with industry partners. Challenging Traditions was …
Help with Dissertation Project
Help with Dissertation Project
Vicki Elder, the winner of the Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society Dissertation Project is requesting help from Society members. Vicki’s project is looking at the sustainability of beef farming and as part of it, she is running a survey to gather more information. The survey is open until the end of January. Please follow the link to complete
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Society AGM Notice
Society AGM Notice
The Society’s AGM will be held on Sunday 5th February 2023 in the Lomond Suite, Stirling Agricultural Centre, Stirling at 3.30pm. Please note that the room we normally use for the AGM is unavailable and space within the Lomond Suite is limited. Entry will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Restricted seating will be available only for those that require to …
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February Senior Conference 2022 Report
February Senior Conference 2022 Report
February 2022 took the YDP Senior Conference over to Northern Ireland, where our event was based at Omagh. Events centered around the local processor, Foyle Food Group, local Foyle supplier units and Foyle’s own expanding trial finishing unit. Lead Farm Liaison Officer, Andrew Clarke, welcomed the group to the Foyle (Omagh) processing plant, where we assembled in their board room …
The 75th British Cattle Breeders Club Conference
The 75th British Cattle Breeders Club Conference
Time to Challenge Traditions at the next British Cattle Breeding Conference, January 2023 “Today our very survival depends on our ability to stay awake, to adjust to new ideas, to remain vigilant and face the challenge of change” – Martin Luther King, Jr. British farmers are constantly being advised to scrutinise what they do and adapt according to market demands, …