CHINA'S impact on the beef and lamb industry will be among the key topics at this year’s EBLEX annual conference.

The subject will be presented by Michael Sondergaard, supply chain director for Tulip, at the event which is free to levy payers and takes place at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, on November 4.

Places for the conference, which will also focus on efficiency and profitability of producing high quality beef and lamb for domestic and export markets, are limited and are going fast.

Delegates will hear about the retailer perspective on current market conditions, the challenges and opportunities facing beef production, banking and financing in the livestock sector, creating change through supply chain relationships and the outlook for the beef and lamb sector.

Question and answer sessions will be included, with EBLEX staff on hand to discuss technical issues and demonstrate other aspects of the organisation’s work.

Places can be reserved by phoning 0870-6086610 or email conference2014@eblex.ahdb.org.uk