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September 2026
Find a Beef & Lamb event near you, join a webinar or catch up with a recording. Upcoming Beef & Lamb events
Bluetongue update meetings
Cases of bluetongue virus (BTV) are rising quickly in both sheep and cattle and it is having a major impact in some parts of the country. It is a rapidly evolving situation – join one of these meetings for the latest information. Monday
14 Sep 2026
6.30pm–9:00pm
Bakewell
Monday
14 Sep 2026
6.30pm–9:00pm
Dursley
Tuesday
22 Sep 2026
6.30pm–9:00pm
Ledbury
Wednesday
23 Sep 2026
6.30pm–9:00pm
York
Thursday
24 Sep 2026
6.00pm–9:00pm
Darlington
Tuesday
29 Sep 2026
6.30pm–9:00pm
Lancaster
Flock foundations – Early decisions, lasting gains
Join us at a Flock foundations event to discover how you can apply the recommendations from our seven-year Challenge sheep project to improve the performance of your flock. You’ll learn how to manage ewe lambs and shearlings to optimise their lifetime performance and the surprising impact of ewe body condition on lamb growth rates and litter size. Tuesday
15 Sep 2026
1:00pm–4:00pm
Cumbria
Wednesday
16 Sep 2026
10:00am–3:00pm
Nottinghamshire
Multi-species swards – from seed to feed
Tuesday 15 Sep 2026 | 10:00am–2:30pm | YO60 6QE
Join us to discover how to grow and manage multi-species swards to improve your livestock performance and grow profit on your farm. Draw on the experience of your host farmer and advice from our expert presenters about which mix best suits your system. Book now
Suckler beef farm walks
During these practical on-farm events , we’ll explore the role suckler beef plays within the wider beef supply chain. Join us for practical learning, discussion and collaboration with fellow producers and industry experts. Tuesday
15 Sep 2026
10:00am–2:30pm
Cambridgeshire
Wednesday
23 Sep 2026
10:00am–2:30pm
Lancashire
Thursday
24 Sep 2026
10:15am–2:30pm
Cheshire
Beef Tech 2026
Tuesday 15 Sep 2026 | 10:00am–3:00pm | GL2 7BL
Join Tyndale Farm Veterinary Practice and a panel of expert speakers for sessions on nutrition and optimising feed efficiency, housing, bovine respiratory disease and red meat market trends. Book now
Berkshire: Halal – dispelling the myths and exploring the market
Wednesday 14 Oct 2026 | 10:30am–2:30pm | RG7 6DL
If you want to learn more about halal market and what it means for your business, join us at this meeting to hear from Dr Awal Fuseini, AHDB Halal Sector Senior Manager, as he talks about market opportunities, busts some myths and answers your questions. Book now
Suckler beef – health, nutrition and what’s next
Join us as we bring farmers and industry experts together to look at how the suckler beef sector can remain profitable, efficient and sustainable for the future.
Tuesday
20 Oct 2026
6:30pm–9:00pm
Yorkshire
Wednesday
21 Oct 2026
6:00pm–9:00pm
Cheshire
Thursday
29 Oct 2026
6:00pm–9:00pm
Gloucestershire
Wednesday
4 Nov 2026
6:00pm–9:00pm
West Sussex
All events
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Webinars
Managing autumn and winter post drought for a successful spring
Thursday 8 Oct 2026 | 7 :30pm–9:00pm | Online
Join Norbrook for the launch of the CattleZen roadshow to learn how it can enhance herd health and welfare, and aid safe handling. Discover how pheromones can help reduce stress, support welfare, boost herd performance and make life easier for both cattle and farmers.
Book now
Your soil, your business, your goals
Tuesday 27 Oct 2026 | 7 :00pm–8:30pm | Online
Learn how soil function supports business performance and decide how you want it to deliver for your business.This first webinar in the updated GREATsoils programme will help you think differently about the role soils play in business performance.
Book now
Past webinars
Catch up on the recordings from all of our past webinars, covering everything from calf management and transition to breeding and business skills.
Latest news
Bluetongue virus latest news
There have now been more than 1,000 cases of bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) in the UK in the 2026 to 2027 bluetongue season. Cases are rising quickly and it’s having a major impact in some parts of the country – join one of our meetings for the latest information .
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Weekly cattle and sheep market wrap
GB deadweight prime cattle prices moved steadily upwards, while cow prices continued to dip. Regional cow slaughter trends reflect forage and dairy market dynamics. Finished sheep prices were more stable over the week.
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Gen Z support British farmers but they want more connection
Our new research shows that Gen Z consumers are not turning their backs on British farming – they simply do not have enough exposure to it.
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