All roads lead to Dalswinton for Scotland’s Beef Event, hosted by the Scottish Beef Association at the Dumfriesshire estate on Tuesday, 6 June. The event will focus on four key themes, the impact of technical efficiency on suckler cows carbon footprint, carbon mitigation in practise, efficient land use management and boosting biodiversity and natural capital. There will be a number of seminars, grass and cover crop demonstrations, farm tours and over 100 trade stands .

Chairman of Scotland’s Beef Event and Director of the Scottish Beef Association, Scott Henderson, commented: “I’d like to take this opportunity to thank NFU Mutual and Virgin Money for being principal sponsors and getting behind what is set to be a fantastic event. After an absence of four years and being postponed from 2021, we are looking forward to welcoming members of the beef industry to Dalswinton Estate in the heart of a very active livestock region to discuss and share ideas.”

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Peter Landale, Dalswinton Estate owner, commented: “Agriculture and particularly beef farming is coming under increasing scrutiny. We see this as a real opportunity to bring the beef industry together and create a day where farmers can discuss the future, share ideas and see the Dalswinton suckler herd on the ground. Dalswinton Estate is delighted to be hosting the Scottish Beef Event 2023 and everyone on the estate is currently busy preparing the farm to welcome as many farmers to the event as possible. We very much look forward to seeing you on the 6 June.”