The NBA is a highly committed charitable organisation - a proactive and important industry body with a single focus on the British Beef Industry. Our membership is vital to the long-term sustainability of the Association, and of the British beef industry in general, allowing us to ensure your opinions are heard. The NBA remains the only dedicated voice for British beef farmers. The beef industry has - and will continue to - face many challenges. The support and revenue generated from our members allows the NBA to continue to fight for our industry and our farmers, and to work towards improving practice, raising standards and education and promotion. The NBA meets regularly with a variety of Government and non-Government officials, ensuring the industry is represented at the highest levels. Fortnightly meetings with Defra give a direct input into operational and food supply chain issues, and access to every relevant DEFRA department, making connections seamless and effective. We are invited to EFRA committee meetings to advise on future Agricultural Support payments, and health and welfare policy. We are represented within many other influential groups, most of which allow us to have input into policy changes, helping to shape the future for our industry. We have representation within Red Tractor, AHDB Reputation Group, Ruminant Health and Welfare, Pathway Project, Livestock Chain Advisory Group among others, and have regular meetings with Defra, Daera and the Welsh Government.