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North Yorkshire livestock producers will showcase some of the country’s finest cattle and sheep at one of the UK’s leading agricultural events later this month.
They will compete at Borderway Agri Expo on Friday, October 30, at Borderway Mart in Carlisle.
Mudd & Bentley, AG Laws, J & A North and R H & J Wood are among the North Yorkshire producers representing the county at the event.
Laura Millar, event organiser, said: "Our exhibitors from across the UK bring tremendous quality to the judging rings, and their support is an important part of Agri Expo’s success.
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"For visitors, it is a chance to assess breeding stock, meet specialists and discuss decisions affecting their businesses.
"The seminar will give producers an opportunity to hear informed views on the challenges ahead and contribute their own experiences."
Judges include Boomer Birch for the commercial cattle classes, Balfour Baillie for Baby Beef, Jack Smyth for the sheep classes and Northumberland breeder Martyn Archer for the Mule Gimmer Lamb classes.
A seminar at 1.30pm in Ring Four will examine the pressures facing British beef and sheep producers.
The panel will include National Sheep Association chief executive Phil Stocker, Tenant Farmers Association national chair Robert Martin and Kelso livestock farmer James Playfair-Hannay.
They will discuss overseas competition, rising production costs, agricultural policy and falling livestock numbers, and their impact on farm businesses and UK food security.
H+H Livestock’s Agri Expo will feature commercial cattle and sheep competitions, plus seven National Calf Shows.
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New British Limousin and British Charolais championships will join established contests for Aberdeen-Angus, Beef Shorthorn, British Blue, Hereford and Simmental cattle.
A new Auctioneering Competition, organised with the Livestock Auctioneers Association, will feature Under-16 and Open classes in which competitors sell livestock, machinery and a mystery lot.
The trade exhibition will feature breeding, genetics, machinery, technology and agricultural services, while the David Thomlinson Lifetime Achievement Award will honour an outstanding contribution to the livestock industry.
Visit www.borderwayagriexpo.uk for event information and updates, or follow Borderway Agri Expo on Facebook and Instagram.