Inward Mission to UK Sheep Event
Adrian Rundle judging Palermo Show
There is positive news for the British sheep breeding sector with an Inward Mission of South American sheep breeders planned around the National Sheep Association ‘Sheep Event’ being held in Malvern, UK on 27th July. With the recent opening of markets such as Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Brazil (as well as soon Uruguay) to UK sheep genetics, the British Embassies from around the region are organising an Inward Mission 25-29 July for 15 delegates from across South America. Together with the support of UKTAG and its representatives Denise Crawshaw Pellin & Daniel Benitez, the visitors will be drawn from both the sheep breeding and meat industries.
View of the main ring at Palermo’s ‘La Rural’ show
UK Hampshire Down President Adrian Rundle who farms near Newquay in Cornwall has been selected to judge at ‘La Rural’ better known as the Palermo Show just north of Buenos Aires, Argentina 20-31 July. One of the most famous agricultural events in South America, with a 150-year history, it attracts some 750,000 people with 400 trade stands and around 4,000 animals.
Please look out for a report on both these activities in due course.