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The Australian Wagyu Association’s next WagyuEdge Conference is due to be held in Brisbane, Australia from 15-17 April 2026. Look out for further information in due course on www.wagyu.org.au
We are pleased to announce the highly anticipated third edition of the British Wagyu Conference, in partnership with Warrendale Wagyu, which will be held 13-14 May 2026 at the Border Union Agricultural Showground, Kelso, Scottish Borders, TD5 8LS. Open to British Wagyu members and Warrendale partner farmers, come and celebrate the ‘bright horizons’ of Wagyu farming with us as we explore an exciting future for the industry.
The Venue
This time, we are heading to the Border Union Agricultural Showground in Kelso, home of the world-renowned Kelso Ram Sales. Instead of a conventional hotel venue, we have chosen a setting rooted in agricultural heritage. The showground gives us space to transform the site into a Wagyu showcase, complete with an exhibitor hub and indoor seminar stage. Overlooking the River Tweed, the showground is a short walk from the cobbled streets of Kelso, with plenty of eateries and pubs, and the magnificent Floors Castle.
The Itinerary
Day One of the conference will feature expert panel sessions and speakers from across the supply chain, offering insight and inspiration. And, of course, a chance to hear what the future holds for Warrendale Wagyu and British Wagyu. End the day with an evening of good-old Scottish hospitality at our Gala Dinner (early bird price at £60 per head). Expect great food, live music, and a special auction to raise money for our chosen charities, RABI and RSABI. Please note, Day One is expected to be a 9am for 9.30am start.
On Day Two, we will be heading to Kelloe Mains Farm (approximately 30-min drive) for a packed itinerary of workshops and masterclasses. Please note, Day Two will run 10am to 4pm approximately.
More details will be announced soon, including profiles of our industry-leading domestic and international speakers along with sponsorship opportunities. Please click HERE to book your place.
Sponsorship
We saw a great number of associated companies and businesses support our last conference. Again, we have a wide range of sponsorship packages available with different costs and benefits. Please click HERE to see the packages or email Warrendale’s Sophie Hudson sophie@warrendale-wagyu.co.uk.
Accommodation
We have reserved a limited number of hotel rooms near the venue for the conference. These are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Rooms are booked for 12th and 13th May 2026. You may, of course, choose your own accommodation options.
EDNAM HOUSE (approx. 3 min drive or 12 min walk)
Bridge Street, Kelso, TD5 7HT
ednamhouse.com
TO BOOK: Please email conference@warrendale-wagyu.co.uk to book
CROSS KEYS HOTEL (approx. 3 min drive or 12 min walk)
The Square, Kelso, TD5 7HL
cross-keys-hotel.co.uk
TO BOOK: Call 01573 223303 and mention “British Wagyu/Warrendale Conference”
THE QUEEN’S HEAD HOTEL (approx. 4 min drive or 14 min walk)
24 Bridge Street, Kelso, TD5 7JD
queensheadhotelkelso.com
TO BOOK: Call 01573 228899 and mention “British Wagyu/Warrendale Conference”
COLLINGWOOD ARMS (approx. 20 min drive)
Main Street, Cornhill-on-Tweed, TD12 4UH
collingwoodarms.com
TO BOOK: Call 01890 882424 and mention “British Wagyu/Warrendale Conference”
For more information about the conference, please email BWA Company Secretary Richard Saunders info@britishwagyu.co.uk or get in touch with Warrendale Wagyu conference@warrendale-wagyu.co.uk
The National Beef Association (NBA) is delighted to announce that their flagship biannual event, NBA Beef Expo is to be hosted by the country’s biggest town centre livestock mart in Melton Mowbray on Saturday, 30th May 2026. Under the banner of ‘Beefing Up Food Security’, Beef Expo’s ultra-competitive show classes in the National Commercial Cattle Show will once again put the very best of the UK’s commercial beef on display, and a programme of expert seminars and discussions will focus on the strategies required to drive the industry through its current challenges to a sustainable future.
As well as celebrating the UK’s world class beef industry, the one-day event will aim to raise public and political awareness of the potentially disastrous threats to the country’s beef supply chain, says NBA Chief Executive, Neil Shand: “We are at a critical juncture for beef production in the UK, whether it’s suckler or dairy bred beef. At Beef Expo next year, we will not hold back in pressing our politicians on the undeniable importance of supporting home-produced food. They continue to preach that food security is national security, yet we need to see tangible proof of this commitment.
“With current pressures increasing on the British beef industry, Beef Expo has never had a more vital role in bringing together breeders, farmers, and business stakeholders to demonstrate the strength and vitality of this critical aspect of the country’s home-grown food production.
“In 2026, Beef Expo will give us a platform to host a major political seminar once again, but that’s not all. We’re introducing a special livestock health and welfare hub to address pressing issues and provide vital resources. And on a positive note, we’ll be introducing the ‘Best Beef Burger Competition’ to showcase the incredible quality of our beef! It’s time to unite and demand the support our industry deserves, and it couldn’t be more fitting to hold Beef Expo at such an important centre for the livestock industry as Melton Mowbray.”
It is anticipated that the British Wagyu Association will have a presence at the event. For further information, see NBA Beef Expo.
Beef Expo organisers Ben Harman, Neil Shand & Hugh Brown
NBA Beef Expo will take place within the historic town centre livestock mart that has helped give Melton Mowbray the title of the ‘UK’s Rural Capital of Food’. With an uninterrupted history that stretches back over 1,000 years, the mart has been developed and tripled in size since 2017, becoming one of the country’s biggest and most successful livestock hubs, with customers coming from all corners of the country for commercial and pedigree sales, as well as the developing Stockyard food and drink destination in the old part of the Market.
Along with Ben Harman, Chair of the National Beef Association, Melton Mowbray Mart CEO Hugh Brown will be Joint Chair of the event: “We are absolutely delighted to be hosting the NBA Beef Expo next year with its timely focus on food security and resilient supply chains, which we and other marts form a key part of. We look forward to welcoming visitors, exhibitors, sponsors and speakers to Beef Expo, the Market, the Stockyard and this lovely town next year.”
The World Wagyu Council (WWC) holds its next Conference in October 2026 hosted by the Wagyu Society of South Africa. Dates are 13-14 October for the core two-day conference at the Cavalli Estate situated near Stellenbosch in the beautiful Western Cape region - all around the theme of Wagyu! The venue combines modern facilities with an inspiring natural setting surrounded by vineyards and panoramic mountain views - and only 45 minutes from Cape Town.
Please SAVE THE DATE 11-17 October for the wrap-around programme of excursions, social tours, farm visits and wine tastings with the main conference taking place 13-14 October. A number of hotels have been reserved in Stellenbosch through the conference organiser which are within 8-12km of the Cavalli Estate.
Full information, timings, costings and detailed programme will be made available during February 2026 but for now please click HERE to register your interest. In due course, this one-stop website will be developed to handle bookings, payments, travel arrangements, speakers and sponsorship. A number of Wagyu enthusiasts from the UK are expected to attend as part of an organised tour. You can visit www.worldwagyucouncil.com for information on the World Wagyu Council or www.wagyu.org.za to find out about the Wagyu Society of South Africa.
10-13 November sees EuroTier, the largest indoor agricultural expo in the world, open its doors in Hannover, Germany. British Wagyu will again be looking to support the event with a presence in the British Livestock pavilion.
The Wagyu Olympics, also known as Zenkyo, is a unique competition held in Japan every five years. The next event is due to be held 26-30 August 2027 in Hokkaido, one of Japan’s northernmost islands with a UK visit now provisionally in place to include one day at the event itself (Friday 27th). The provisional tour is of 10 days and includes a broad mix of Wagyu dining and farm visits, the Zenkyo itself, plus a number of tourist and city highlights including Tokyo, Kyoto and Hiroshima. Click HERE for the draft programme.
Here are some fascinating details about the Wagyu Olympics:
Purpose and History:
The Wagyu Olympics was launched in 1966 to encourage high-quality cattle breeding, promote Wagyu beef both within and outside Japan, and boost tourism
The competition aims to identify the best beef in the world by evaluating both breeding cows and carcases
Competitive Categories:
There are two main categories:
Breed Improvement: Judges assess cows based on their size, proportions, and other outwardly visible standards
Meat Quality: Carcases are judged on fat quality and content
Winning breeders get the opportunity to sell their cattle and carcasses to top restaurants and butchers worldwide at premium prices
Auction:
At the end of the competition, the best breeding cows and carcasses are sold at auction to the highest bidders in Japan
2027 Event:
The next Wagyu Olympics is to take place 26-30 August 2027 in Obihiro City, Hokkaido, Japan. We plan to visit on Fri 27th
Working with Field Farm Tours Ltd, this tour will prioritise members of the British Wagyu Association but may be open to other interested parties as space allows. Bookings will be open in due course online at www.fieldfarmtours.co.uk
The annual BCBC takes place in Telford, Shropshire in January where British Wagyu is anticipated to be one of the supporters/sponsors in attendance. Look out for details of what is always a highly-anticipated event comprising Beef Day (Tues 20th) followed by Dairy Day (Weds 21st).
Says BCBC Chair, Dr Alex Brown, “I invite all members, new and old, to join us on this exciting journey. Let's come together to share knowledge, challenge assumptions, and drive forward the future of cattle breeding. So please spread the word, bring your neighbours, and be part of a community that values every contribution. The British Cattle Breeders Club is where innovation meets practice, and together, we can achieve great things.”
See www.cattlebreeders.org.uk
WWW.LAMMASHOW.COM
Look out for details coming soon of the proposed joint British Wagyu & Warrendale Wagyu stand at Lamma which, for the first time, will include a specialist Beef & Dairy Zone. You will find us at Stand No 6.122
We are pleased to invite you to an Open Meeting being held this coming autumn at the Tollgate Brewery on the National Trust’s Calke Abbey Estate on the Leicestershire/Derbyshire border on 14th October 10.30am – 2pm.
Tollgate Brewery
This is an informal ‘Open Meeting’ to learn more about the British Wagyu Association (BWA), who we are and what our future aims are. We also want to find out more about what you are doing with Wagyu and how the BWA might best support you in the future. All interested parties including breeders, producers, butchers, farm shops etc – whether currently BWA members or not – are welcome to attend.
When: Tuesday 14th October
Where: Tollgate Brewery, Southwood House Farm, Staunton Lane, Calke, Derbyshire, LE65 1RG
On arrival, please make your way to the Threshing Barn
We are hoping to have a full turnout of the BWA Board to hear your views. Please note, this is an ‘open’ event by invitation - all are welcome but we do need RSVPs in advance, please.
APPROXIMATE TIMINGS
10.30-11-00 Arrival, registration, refreshments
11.00-11.30 Brewery tour
11.30-1.00 Presentations, Q&A
1.00 Pizza n Pint
1.30/2.00 Finish
All expressions of interest to Richard Saunders info@britishwagyu.co.uk.
We look forward to seeing you in October!
Yours sincerely,
Jim Bloom, Chris Dickinson, Jess Edwards & Hugh Pocock (BWA Directors)
Richard Saunders (BWA Company Secretary)
RSVP to info@britishwagyu.co.uk by 30th September with the names of those attending.
Looking forward to promoting British Wagyu as part of AHDB’s Quality Meat from Britain stand at Anuga 4-8 October in Cologne, Germany. Considered to be the world’s largest food expo, Anuga’s 8,000 exhibitors come from 110 countries with the event welcoming 140,000 visitors
Based near the home of the American Wagyu Association in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho the annual USA Wagyu Conference & AGM will be held 18-20 September 2025 followed by a post-conference tour 21-22 September. To register, please visit www.wagyu.org.
PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME
Thursday 18th:
Educational Workshops
AWA Board Meeting
Welcome Presentations
Educational Presentations
Trade Show Reception
Friday 19th:
Educational Presentations
Annual General Membership Meeting
Educational Presentations
Trade Show Reception
Tasters Whimsy- Steak Tasting Competition
Saturday 20th:
Educational Presentations
Wagyu & Wine Event (Cutting Demonstration/ Wine tasting/ Wagyu served)
Cruise Boat Ride to Event Center
Gala Dinner & Awards
Wagyu Auction
Entertainment
Sunday September 21st
10:00 AM- Bus picks up attendees at Coeur d'Alene Resort
12:30 AM-3:30 PM -Connell Cattle Feeders tour and lunch provided by Agri Beef
6:00 PM- University of Idaho Beef Center tour and dinner
8:30 PM- Arrive at Costal Hilltop Inn
Monday September 22nd
8:30 AM- Hotel Breakfast
10:30 AM- WSU Beef Operation tour and lunch
2:00 PM- Bar R Cattle Company tour and dinner
8:00 PM- Arrive at Spokane Hotel, walking distance to Spokane International Airport
Tuesday September 23, 2025
Hotel Breakfast provided
The annual Wagyu Society of South Africa Conference, AGM and Auction is due to be held in the Free State 12-13 September 2025. Further details in due course at www.wagyu.org.za
The British Wagyu Association will be having a joint stand with Warrendale Wagyu at the forthcoming Royal Welsh Show being held Builth Wells 21-24 July. This will be a first for British Wagyu and may be a useful stepping stone towards perhaps showing some Wagyu cattle in future years in the livestock classes. Come and find us at Stand 698A-L (see map below). Look out for further information in due course with a drinks reception provisionally planned for the Tuesday evening.
The Royal Northern Agricultural Society (RNAS) will host BeefTech 25 by kind permission of the Gall Family at Home Farm, Kininmonth, Mintlaw, Aberdeenshire, AB42 4JJ on Wednesday, May 28th, 2025. This beef enterprise, which finishes 1,000 cattle per year, has lately taken on two batches of Wagyu-cross store cattle in conjunction with Warrendale Wagyu - hence the joint presence of the British Wagyu Association and Warrendale at this year’s event.
The event continues a long tradition of specialist events hosted by the RNAS over the years and will see a broad range of activities to promote agriculture and the beef industry within and outside the farming sector.
With details of the one-day programme still to be firmed up, activities will centre on education and knowledge sharing through the likes of demonstrations, seminars, exhibitions and more with a focus on eating quality.
The Galls focus mainly on finishing cattle and a suckler herd of predominantly Saler cows put to an Angus or Limousin bull. Lambs supplied from Shetland are finished over the winter. Their arable enterprise focuses on feed barley for themselves with the addition of OSR, wheat and milling oats for sale and some local contracting work.
Commenting on plans for the event, RNAS president Alan Cumming said: “We are delighted to announce our latest on-farm industry event, and we are sure that the industry will get on board with what is shaping up to be an excellent showcase for our sector.
“The Gall family have provided us with the ideal location at Kininmonth and we are very grateful to them for their support. We now hope that sponsors, exhibitors and visitors will join our efforts to deliver an important opportunity for learning, discussion and promotion.”
Noel Gall commented: “As farmers and hoteliers, we are uniquely positioned to thoroughly understand the farm to fork journey, and the opportunities and challenges its holds.
“We look forward to welcoming visitors to the event to share not only what we do on our own farm, but also to shine a light on the wider agricultural sector for the benefit of all, from farmers to consumers.”
Noel added: “We are really interested to shine a light on new and innovative solutions for the beef industry and to explore how to optimize the farm to fork journey, something particularly important for us.”
For further information, please email info@britishwagyu.co.uk or katrina@warrendale-wagyu.co.uk
The Australian Wagyu Association (AWA) will be holding their 2025 WagyuEdge Conference in Perth, Western Australia 9-11 April. As well as presentations from industry-leading speakers, the event also plays host to a Wagyu Branded Beef Competition, Elite Sale and black-tie Gala Dinner. For those wishing to extend their stay, there is a pre-tour 5-8 April and a post-tour 12-15 April. Costs start at $1650 for the three-day conference, $1700 for the pre-tour and $2200 for the post-tour with an early bird discount of $200 for bookings made and paid for by 4th March 2025. Click HERE for the link or visit www.wagyu.org.au.
The British Wagyu Association is again looking forward to taking a sponsorship role in supporting the British Cattle Breeders Club Conference in January 2025. Held at Telford, the event brings together delegates and speakers both domestically and internationally to join both a Beef and Dairy day. See www.cattlebreeders.org.uk
Held every two years in Hannover, Germany, the world’s largest indoor agricultural show, EuroTier, returns 12-15 November 2024. British Wagyu will once again be part of a joint British Livestock stand made up of cattle, sheep and AI/ET breeding companies in order to showcase our livestock and genetics on the global stage.
Click HERE for further information or contact Richard Saunders info@britishwagyu.co.uk if you are thinking or participating.
BRITISH WAGYU REGISTRATION & DNA SEMINAR/WEBINAR
On Wednesday 6th November 2024, the British Wagyu Association (BWA) will be holding a seminar/webinar focusing on the registration and DNA process for Wagyu calves. We are delighted to welcome Hannah Kirkwood, International Office & Data Systems Manager for the Australian Wagyu Association (AWA), who will run through the Fullblood registration process. Kindly hosted in Ayr, Scotland by our DNA partner Neogen, there will also be a facility to join online for those not able to join in person. Open to current and prospective BWA Members, this webinar/seminar aims to familiarise breeders with the AWA registration portal and the process of sending DNA samples, getting results and ultimately registering animals successfully. There will also be the opportunity to ask any questions and, of course, get to know all of the partners involved.
Fullblood Wagyus
PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME/TIMINGS
12-12.30pm Arrival, Welcome, Refreshments
12.30-1.30pm Introductions (Neogen, BWA, AWA, Members, Warrendale, other guests) followed by tour of Neogen lab to see the DNA process first hand
1.30 BWA Company Secretary Richard Saunders introduces Hannah Kirkwood of AWA; explanation of reciprocal BWA/AWA membership/services agreement
1.40 AWA’s Hannah Kirkwood - Fullblood registration process
2pm Sharon Watkinson, Business Development Executive, Neogen - DNA process for a) Fullblood animals; and b) sire verification for crossbred animals within BWA assurance scheme/Warrendale integrated supply chain
2.30 Q&A
3pm - Conclusion
Venue: Neogen, Auchincruive House, Auchincruive, Ayr, KA6 5HN. Please note that the above information is PROVISIONAL. Full details and timings including joining details for those attending online will be sent out a few days before the meeting. RSVP by Friday 1st November to Richard Saunders info@britishwagyu.co.uk. Please email or call Richard (07901768904) if you have any questions
F1 Wagyus (first generation cross) with Caisley British Wagyu-branded DNA tags
WARRENDALE WAGYU CONFERENCE
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BRITISH WAGYU ASSOCIATION
THURS 19TH – FRI 20TH SEPTEMBER 2024 NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE
All roads lead to Lincolnshire for our two-day conference Thursday 19th to Friday 20th September including an overnight hotel stay on the Thursday.
Venue is the Forest Pines Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort set in 190 acres of beautiful Lincolnshire woodland. Why not tee off from the spectacular, award-winning 27-hole championship golf course, plunge into the fabulous indoor pool or get those knots eased with a massage in the soothing spa?
Building on the hugely successful May 2023 conference held in Shropshire, plans are underway to showcase the British Wagyu & Warrendale Wagyu story with a line-up of top speakers, farm visits, entertainment and, of course, some beautifully marbled British Wagyu beef at our gala dinner!
PROVISIONAL TIMETABLE
Full arrangements and timings will be confirmed in due course
Day One: Thursday 19th September - Forest Pines Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort, Ermine St, Broughton, Brigg, DN20 0AQ. Arrival from noon, lunch, afternoon conference followed by drinks reception and gala dinner
Day Two: Friday 20th September - Farm visit courtesy of Gary & Jayne Hancock, Park Farm, Gainsborough Road, Willingham by Stow, Gainsborough, DN21 5JX. Tour of the 1600-head Wagyu growing and finishing enterprise for Warrendale Wagyu’s integrated scheme including talks on nutrition, health and general management. Arrival and refreshments from 9.30am, 10am farm tour followed by lunch. Day concludes 2pm approx
ADDITIONAL VISITS
For international guests and other visitors, there is the possibility of extending the conference with a visit to Wyndford Wagyu’s Fullblood enterprise in Shropshire on the Wednesday (18th) and/or to Dovecote Park’s processing facility on the Friday (20th) afternoon (2.30-4.30pm approx).
INVITATION & HOW TO BOOK
The conference is open to Warrendale partner farmers, British Wagyu Association members and invited guests. If you would like to attend, please use the booking link previously emailed to BWA Members and Warrendale Partners/Farmers. For further information, please email Richard Saunders info@britishwagyu.co.uk.
Sept 12-14, 2024 - American Wagyu Association AGM & Conference, Williamsburg, VA. To find out more please check out www.wagyu.org
Not only is June 21st our Summer Solstice but this auspicious date is also World Wagyu Day!
Beautifully marbled Wagyu is being heralded on World Wagyu Day 21st June
Founded by avid steak connoisseur Steve Haddadin in the USA in 2022, we can’t wait to recognize World Wagyu Day here in the UK and join with our friends, colleagues and customers around the world to celebrate our amazing Wagyu beef! Click HERE for further information about World Wagyu Day and look out for news and social media posts…
BRITISH WAGYU ‘GOLD’ AT BEEF EXPO
Saturday 27th April 2024, North West Auctions, J36, Cumbria
Beef Expo, the annual flagship beef event organised by the National Beef Association (NBA), will see British Wagyu take centre-stage as a Gold Sponsor.
Wagyu winning the Best Stand Award at the 2022 edition of Beef Expo
Working together with Yorkshire-based Warrendale Wagyu, who will also be running the pre-event exhibitor BBQ on the Friday night, the event provides a showcase for all things British Wagyu. This will include a display of Wagyu beef cuts, demonstration of the MIJ (Meat Image Japan) carcase camera, information on Fullblood genetics as well as details of how farmers can join Warrendale’s integrated British Wagyu supply chain. Various ages and types of cattle will also be exhibited on the stand.
Says British Wagyu association Company Secretary Richard Saunders: “As the fastest growing UK breed, Beef Expo is a great opportunity for British Wagyu to demonstrate what we have achieved so far and where we are going from here. Having forged strong relationships with farmers and built strategic ties with industry, we aim to capitalise on this growth to meet consumer demand.” www.britishwagyu.co.uk www.wagyufarmers.co.uk
The next Australian Wagyu Association (AWA) WagyuEdge Conference is due to take place in the city of Cairns Weds 10th - Fri 12th April 2024. This in itself promises to be a tremendous stand-alone event with keynote speakers, a Wagyu Elite genetics sale as well as the Branded Beef awards ceremony. The AWA has put together a wrap-around tour for a group of up to 30 international Wagyu enthusiasts starting 2nd April in Sydney and finishing 18th April in Brisbane with the WagyuEdge Conference in the middle. Please note, Easter Sunday and Monday are 31st March and 1st April 2024. The provisional itinerary is as follows and includes visits to farms, retailers, processors and feedlots as well as some days thrown in for sightseeing. The cost is AU$12,500 per person based on double or twin occupancy and includes hotels, meals and all domestic Australian travel. International flights are not included. Click HERE to book. Please note, bookings close 2 February 2024 and places are limited!
In 2023 the Wagyu Edge Elite Sale was held on board this vessel
PROVISIONAL ITINERARY
Tuesday, 2 April 2024 - All visitors arrive in Sydney NSW - Dinner at 6-Head restaurant at Opera House and Harbour Bridge
Wednesday, 3 April 2024 - Fly to Armidale in the AM, have lunch on the road and visit Trent Bridge Wagyu PM in Aberfoyle NSW
Thursday, 4 April 2024 - Drive to Rangers Valley Feedlot, Glen Innes NSW, return to Armidale, dinner at Tatts
Friday, 5 April 2024 - Fly to Sydney, free day in Sydney
Saturday, 6 April 2024 - Fly to Mt Gambier. Visit Mayura Station, Millicent SA. Dinner at the Tasting Room
Sunday, 7 April 2024 - Drive to Dimboola Feedlot, Dimboola VIC for a visit
Monday, 8 April 2024 - Visit GK O'Connors Processors, Packenham VIC in the morning, free time in Melbourne
Tuesday, 9 April 2024 - Fly Melbourne to Cairns early - free rest of day in Cairns
Wednesday, 10 April 2024 - AWA Conference in Cairns
Thursday, 11 April 2024 - AWA Conference in Cairns
Friday, 12 April 2024 - AWA Conference in Cairns
Saturday, 13 April 2024 - Fly to Rockhampton and visit Bar H Wagyu, Comet QLD
Sunday, 14 April 2024 - Drive to Emerald and visit Marathon Wagyu, Emerald QLD
Monday, 15 April 2024 - Drive to Roma and visit ACC (Australian Country Choice)
Tuesday, 16 April 2024 - Drive to Lillyvale and stay at Miles. Visit Lillyvale Feedlot/Arubial Wagyu, Condamine QLD
Wednesday, 17 April 2024 - Drive to Macquarie Wagyu, Leyburn QLD and stay at Toowoomba
Thursday, 18 April 2024 - Drive to Brisbane and finish at Brisbane Airport or Hotel
Branded Beef Awards Dinner at the 2023 WagyuEdge Conference
Registrations are now open and spots are limited. Please note, this tour is for international AuWA members only.
What’s Included?
All meals for the duration of the tour
All domestic Australian travel
WagyuEdge24 Full Conference Registration
What’s Not Included?
International airfares to and from Australia (delegates are required to be in Sydney NSW for the start of the tour)
Pricing Information
Twin Share: $12,500 AUD incl. tax and fees
Single: $13,500 AUD incl. tax and fees
Deposit: $3,000 AUD (deposit required to confirm place on tour)
Bookings Close: 2 February 2024
Full Payments Due: 1 March 2024
Tour Dates: 2 April 2024 to 18 April 2024
Please note, this tour is available for International Australian Wagyu Association Members ONLY
For those making a longer trip out to Oz, you might like to bear in mind that Beef 2024 Australia takes place in Rockhampton May 5-11.
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.
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
British Wagyu is pleased to once again be involved in sponsoring the BCBC conference at Telford in January under the theme ‘Green Genes - Revolutionising cattle breeding for a sustainable future’.
This two-day event brings together farmers and industry players for both a beef and then dairy-focused day. See www.cattlebreeders.org
AMERICAN WAGYU CONFERENCE & WORLD WAGYU CONFERENCE
Held every three years, the World Wagyu Conference will take place in and around Texas, USA following the American Wagyu Conference & AGM during September 2023. This promises to be a fantastic opportunity for international breeders and producers to meet up, exchange ideas and enjoy some real Texas hospitality! International visitors may join both conferences in order to ‘make a trip of it’.
Robert Williams, Executive Director of the American Wagyu Association, writes:
“The American Wagyu Association is excited to be hosting the 2023 WWC Conference and Tour, September 24‐29, 2023. The WWC Conference will start with the conclusion of the American Wagyu Association’s AGM & Conference in the historic city, San Antonio, Texas home of the Alamo, and complete the tour in historic Cowtown, Fort Worth, Texas. For the WWC Conference and Tour, we will travel the great state of Texas visiting Wagyu and other industry facilities associated with the production of Wagyu cattle. Our journey will also include numerous social and networking events and of course accompanied by great Texas hospitality.
Event foyer at last year’s American Wagyu Association Conference
Specific agenda details and registration will be forthcoming. For planning purposes, registration fees for each participant on the WWC Conference and Tour will be $2,400 USD. Registration will include transportation, meals, and housing beginning Sunday September 24, 2023, through Friday night September 29, 2023. Fees may be reduced for double occupancy rooms. Airfare and personal expenses are not included in the cost of the trip. You will need to arrive in San Antonio, TX on Saturday September 23, 2023, as the tour will begin Sunday morning September 24, 2023. More information on departure hotel(s) will be provided later. After the WWC Conference and Tour you may plan to depart from the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW) on September 30, 2023. If you need transportation back to San Antonio, TX, a bus will be available on Saturday September 30, 2023.
If you plan to attend the American Wagyu Association AGM & Conference, September 21‐23, 2023, prior to the WWC Conference & Tour, registration and housing will be separate from the WWC registrations and housing. Complete registration, agenda, tour stops, and other details will be announced at a later date.
For more information please contact: Robert Williams, PhD, Executive Director, American Wagyu Association Email: office@wagyu.org
The next European Wagyu Gala will be held 9-10 September at the Holtmann Family’s Wagyu Muensterland farm in Muenster-Albachten near Munster, Germany. Includes auction on Sun 10th - see www.wagyu.de
We are working on putting together another great conference following the huge success of the May 2023 event. Planned for early October, we are looking at venues and options. Keep posted!
Wagyu Genetics & Vogelsberger Wagyu are holding a production sale, cutting demonstration and Wagyu breeders evening 5-6 August at Frauenberg 48, 36329 Romrod-Zell, Germany around 100km from Frankfurt. Sale comprises around 30 lots comprising breeding animals as well as semen and embryos. Further info from info@wagyu-genetics.de or Whatsapp Uwe Jerathe +491605315666.
Warrendale Wagyu and the Wagyu Breeders Association will be exhibiting at Cereals Tue 13 & Weds 14 June being held on the Thoresby Estate, Perlethorpe Nottinghamshire, NG22 9EQ. Representatives will be on hand to discuss all things Wagyu with Warrendale showcasing their commercial Wagyu supply chain. www.cerealsevent.co.uk
The British Wagyu Breeders Association & Warrendale Wagyu will be part of the Scottish Beef Association’s Beef Event on Tuesday 6th June 2023 hosted by Dalswinton Estate which is nestled in the heart of the Nith Valley, seven miles north of Dumfries.
The Association is working hard to position the sector so its members can thrive and advance their business as change occurs. As part of our work we are planning to bring the Industry together for a day at the leading commercial suckler herd farm on the Dalswinton Estate, Dumfriesshire and would like to invite you to become involved and help shape the future by supporting this recognised event as a breed society exhibitor.
Dalswinton is set in a beautiful landscape which creates a wonderful environment for visitors to enjoy the rural setting. The day itself will consist of:
Over 15 cattle breeds on display with exhibitions from each breed
Over 550 cattle available to view on-farm
A ‘Thought Leadership’ conference in The Dalswinton Estate Marquee for 200 people on the morning of the event – 9.30 am to 12.00 noon
An estate tour lasting one hour using tractors and trailers for visitors to tour all the enterprises
An exhibition from Scottish beef processors
An exhibition from Quality Meat Scotland
An exhibition from Scottish Butchers
An exhibition of the Dalswinton Estate Biodiversity and Carbon Omission review
An exhibition from the Scottish Government outlining the proposals for the new Rural Subsidy regime and what this mean for Scottish Beef Producers.
Warrendale Wagyu is hosting a two-day conference in Telford, Shropshire, UK in partnership with the British Wagyu Breeders Association and Wyndford Wagyu Weds 17th - Thurs 18th May 2023. The provisional programme ( click HERE ) includes a conference with industry-leading speakers, a focus on Warrendale Wagyu’s supply chain including processor and retailer perspectives, a visit to Wyndford Wagyu’s 400-head Fullblood herd as well as a gala dinner and overnight stay at the Telford Hotel & Golf Resort. Keynote speakers are Dr Matt McDonagh, Australian Wagyu Association CEO and Angela Tant, Head of Commercial Partnerships at Red Tractor.
Delegates may wish to ‘make the most of it’ and stay overnight and/or make use of the spa and leisure facilities and/or golf at the hotel. Full details including timings, costs and how to book are available by following the link above. Booking deadline 31 March.
Wagyu DE Spring Sale will be held 30th April at Armin Nuernberger’s Moeck Milch farm in Oberdachstetten. The auction will be part of a larger Wagyu-themed event from Fri 28th April to Mon 1st May. More infos www.wagyu.de
ELITE WAGYU SALE 2023
20 APRIL 2023|LIVE and ONLINE AUCTION
The Australian Wagyu Association Elite Wagyu Sale continues to be a hallmark sale event for the Wagyu Sector, with the 2022 sale reaching world record prices and an all-time high sale gross of 2.9 million.
All live lots, joining sires, donor dams, and donor sires must be fully registered, DNA tested before entry and have EBVs in the top 5% in each trait category (carcase, growth (not mature cow weight) and maternal) – or – an AWA Breed $Index value in the top 1% of Wagyu BREEDPLAN to qualify.
Click HERE for full information
Nominations close - 31 October 2022
Hosted by the Australian Wagyu Association, the AWA Annual Conference & Tour takes place in and around Sydney, Australia 19-23 April 2023. For full programme, please click HERE. The Australian Wagyu Association’s annual conference, WagyuEdge has become an iconic event not just for Wagyu, but for the greater red meat industry. Drawing interest from around the world, delegates gain Wagyu-specific knowledge from our specialist conference speakers, as well as appreciating the role Wagyu plays at the leading edge of high-value global markets. A trade expo is run in conjunction with the conference to enable our unique supply chain partners and service providers to connect with existing and new customers alike. During the conference, the Association holds the Gala Dinner and Charity Auction and the announcement of the Wagyu Braded Beef Competition. See www.wagyu.org.au.
British Wagyu is again supporting the annual BCBC Conference being held in Telford from Monday 23rd to Wednesday 25th January 2023. The theme of the conference is ‘Challenging Traditions’ with a programme designed to challenge thinking and promote discussion around how the industry can compete in the global marketplace. The event will also showcase how genetics and breeding practices can drive sustainability with sessions covering dairy and beef special. As part of the Club’s 75th Anniversary, a charity auction will be held to benefit the Farming Community Network with two straws of the world-leading Wagyu marbling sire Wyndford Itoguni 308H being donated by Wyndford Wagyu. for Further info on www.cattlebreeders.org.uk
