SCOTLAND’S MAJOR BEEF EVENT RETURNS IN 2023

The Scottish Beef Association are delighted to announce their biennial national event will take place on Tuesday 6th June 2023 and will be hosted by Dalswinton Estate which is nestled in the heart of the Nith Valley, seven miles north of Dumfries. 

Dalswinton Estate, a leading Dumfriesshire commercial beef farm, will provide an impressive backdrop to Scotland’s Beef Event next year. This predominately all-grass farm extends to 5,000 acres owned, plus 300 acres grass and 364 acres hill rented seasonally and supports a suckler herd of 550 Aberdeen Angus and Shorthorn cross suckler cows producing yearling calves.

Most progeny are sold as forward stores with some youngstock finished on the farm or, depending on market conditions and available space. Cows are crossed with mainly Charolais, also Aberdeen-Angus and Shorthorn bulls to breed replacements. The unit has many different diversification enterprises ranging from Windmills to a wedding venue which utilises the walled garden, along with residential and commercial property, a whisky bottling unit and holiday, fishing and shooting lets.    

In response to the dual crisis of climate change and biodiversity loss, the 2023 Beef Event will focus on four key themes which includes:
•    Impact of technical efficiency on the carbon footprint of the suckler herd
•    Carbon mitigation in practice
•    Efficient land use management and boosting biodiversity
•    Natural Capital and Carbon Farming

Thousands of farmers are expected to attend the event, with many aspects featuring on the day including a programme of ‘Thought Leadership’ seminars with keynote speakers; Farm Tours; Discussions about Diversification opportunities – renewable energy (wind & forestry), property management and Whisky bottling. 

Chairman of the Event and Director of the Scottish Beef Association, Scott Henderson,  commented “We are absolutely delighted that Peter Landale, estate owner, has kindly agreed to host the event next year, something which I know is a huge commitment. Dalswinton Estate has such an impressive set-up and with the four key themes being the topic of the event these will provide such a strong talking point as the Scottish Beef industry is steering towards Net Zero by 2045.”

The Scottish Beef Association is a group of Scottish beef producers dedicated to influencing and shaping the structure and business environment in which their industry operates. The association work with other stakeholders across Scotland, the UK and Europe to promote their industry and secure the best outcomes for their members.

For details about sponsorship and trade stand space please see the event website or contact Event Organiser, Pedigree Livestock Services, on email info@pedigreelivestockservices.co.uk

Scotland’s Beef Event 2023
Office contact details:
Andy Ryder – 07801 868856
Heather Pritchard – 0771 4761311
Event Chairman, Scott Henderson – 07850 117377
Office – 01768 870522