Beef farmers have been urged to choose the right genetics to maximise returns to remain viable and successful as the future looks increasingly uncertain.
Farmers have been told to focus on efficiencies and make decisions now in order to protect their business in what is likely to be a more volatile future marketplace.
According to Peter Phythian, chief executive of the British Charolais Society, the UK beef industry must remain viable and successful in the future despite Brexit uncertainty.
He said the industry needs to embrace data collation, value the significant gains from using EBV’s, genomics and understand the impact of different breeds on business profitability.
“We recognise this new approach to future beef production, and as a Society work with producers to develop new ways in which to improve their business,” Mr Phythian said.
“As an example, we recently announced a change in our DNA testing which we believe will lead to greater efficiencies and improved breeding.
“We need to work smarter not harder. A farmers, we need to instil confidence in, and promote, our ability to produce world class beef.
He added: “This will require farmers to illustrate their business knowledge and success – in turn requiring the use of recognised systems and information.”
Beef farmers have also been urged to keep up to date with research and new developments.
