North Yorkshire producers to compete at Borderway Agri Expo

They will be competing at the Borderway Agri Expo on Friday October 30 at the Borderway Mart in Carlisle.

Mudd & Bentley, AG Laws, J & A North and RH & 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 enormous quality to the judging ring, and their support is an important part of the Agri Expo’s success.

The sheep ring (Image: supplied)

“For visitors, it’s a chance to assess breeding stock, meet specialists and discuss decisions that affect their businesses.

“The seminar gives producers a chance to hear informed opinions about the challenges and contribute their own experiences.”

Judges included Boomer Birch for commercial cattle classes, Balfour Baillie for Baby Beef, Jack Smyth for 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 includes National Sheep Association Chief Executive Phil Stocker, Tenant Farmers Association National President Robert Martin and Kelso livestock farmer James Playfair-Hannay.

They discuss overseas competition, rising production costs, agricultural policy and falling livestock numbers, and their impact on farming businesses and UK food security.

H+H Livestock’s Agri Expo will feature commercial cattle and sheep competitions, plus seven National Calf Shows.

Bella 2025 overall champion (Image: supplied)

New British Limousin and British Charolais championships will join established competitions for Aberdeen-Angus, Beef Shorthorn, British Blue, Hereford and Simmental cattle.

A new auctioneering competition, organized with the Livestock Auctioneers Association, will include under-16 and open classes in which competitors will sell livestock, machinery and a mystery lot.

The trade show will showcase breeding, genetics, machinery, technology and agricultural services, while the David Thomlinson Lifetime Achievement Award will honor 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.