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Beef and Sheep Conferences
The annual Beef and Sheep Conferences are the main event of the agri benchmark Beef and Sheep activities.
In our conferences we discuss the results of our annual benchmarking exercises for cow-calf, beef finishing and sheep. They are complemented by the analysis of latest developments on global, regional and country level as well as our price indices. In addition, we are discussing burning issues of the sectors, for example health situation, trade issues, greenhouse gas emissions and mitigation strategies, marketing efforts and various performance indicators. In addition, we have field trips to get a first-hand impression of local livestock production, processing and marketing. Cultural events and BBQs are completing the picture. The Global Forum after the internal workshop hosts decision-makers from the beef and sheep value chains in a common event with the pig and poultry networks.
Our conferences take place in June every year and are alternately hosted in Europe in one year and out of Europe in the following year. The conference 2026 will be held in Pretoria, South Africa from 17.-22.06.2026 and hosted by our partners from the Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy (BFAP).
Below you find information about the Beef (and Sheep) Conferences in descending order, starting in 2002-2007 in Braunschweig.
Beef and Sheep Conference 2026 in Dinokeng / Pretoria, South Africa
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Beef and Sheep Conference 2025 in St. Pölten, Austria
Again, the livestock branches joined forces in the conference, hosted by our Austrian partners from Beef and Sheep (Arge Rind), Pig (Landwirtschaftskammer Niederösterreich, Schweinebörse) and Poultry (Landwirtschaftskammer Steiermark). As in the previous year, also the Global Forum event was a full success.
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Beef and Sheep Conference 2024 in Seinäjöki, Finland
The agri benchmark Conference 2024 was proudly hosted by Atria, in the picturesque city of Seinäjöki, Finland.
For the first time, we merged the livestock branches Beef, Sheep, Pig and Poultry in one big conference event. The Global Forum served as an interface between the Beef and Sheep and the Pig and Poultry conferences. The new concept proved successful and was able to attract more interest with decision makers and sponsors, offering the full range of meat production analysis.
Beef and Sheep Conference 2023 in Asunción, Paraguay
The agri benchmark Beef and Sheep Conference 2023 took place in Asunción, Paraguay.
Beef and Sheep Conference 2022 in Braunschweig, Germany
The agri benchmark Beef and Sheep Conference 2022 took place as a personal meeting in the agri benchmark Headquarters in Braunschweig, Germany.
Beef and Sheep Conference 2021 in electronic format
agri benchmark Beef and Sheep Conference 2021 took place in electronic format for the second time.
Beef and Sheep Conference 2020 in electronic format
agri benchmark Beef and Sheep Conference 2020 took place in electronic format.
Beef and Sheep Conference 2019 in Windhoek, Namibia
The Beef and Sheep Conference 2019 took place in Windhoek, Namibia.
Beef and Sheep Conference 2018 in Galway, West of Ireland
The Beef and Sheep Conference 2018 took place in Galway, West of Ireland.
Beef and Sheep Conference 2017 in Saskatoon, Canada
The Beef and Sheep Conference 2017 took place in Saskatoon, Canada, in the prairy region of Saskatchewan.
Beef and Sheep Conference 2016 in Córdoba, Spain
The Beef and Sheep Conference 2016 took place in Córdoba, in the Andalusia region (Southern Spain).
Beef and Sheep Conference 2015 in Valledupar, Colombia
The 2015 Cattle and Sheep Conference took place in Valledupar in the Cesar region (in northern Colombia).
Beef and Sheep Conference 2014 in Torino, Italy
The 2014 Beef and Sheep Conference took place in Torino, Italy.
Beef and Sheep Conference 2013 in York, England
The 2013 Beef and Sheep Conference took place in York, England.
Beef and Sheep Conference 2012 in Pilanesberg and Pretoria, South Africa
The 2012 Beef and Sheep Conference took place in South Africa. Two venues were used for the internal workshop and the public Global Forum:
- Bakubung (Pilanesberg National Park) for the internal sheep and beef workshops.
- Pretoria (region) for the beef field trip and the Public Forum.
Beef and Sheep Conference 2011 in Austria
The Beef and Sheep Conference 2011 took place in two locations in Austria:
- Semmering (approx. 90 km south of Vienna) for the internal workshop and field trips.
- Vienna for the Public Forum.
Beef Conference 2010 in Townsville and Brisbane, Australia
The Beef Conference 2010 took place in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Beef Conference 2009 in Limoges and Paris, France
The Beef Conference 2009 took place in Limoges (Limousin region) and Paris, France.
Beef Conference 2008 in Brazil
The Beef Conference 2008 took place in Brazil.