2019-02-25 |
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European Tour on Offer for Winner at UK Dairy Expo 2019
Harrison & Hetherington have announced that the overall winner of the Showmanship Championships at the 2019 Borderway UK Dairy Expo will be the recipient of a trip to attend one of the industry’s most anticipated events, the European Confrontation being held in Belgium.
The Borderway UK Dairy Expo, this year taking place on Saturday 9th March, is now an internationally recognised event in the global dairy industry and a showcase for UK genetics, and as such, attracts the best showmen and women in the industry.
Overall Showmanship Champion 2018
Sponsored by Toi Toi Genetics, in Shrewsbury, the trip, which will take place from the 10th-15th April, includes attendance to the European Confrontation, an event organised every three years by one of the members of the European Holstein Confederation (EHRC). This prestigious event attracts entries from over 20 countries and is a hub for those at the forefront of Holstein genetics. In addition, the winner will spend time touring leading farms in Belgium and sightseeing. All travel and accommodation at the Domanine du Chateau de Freux, near Libramont, is included.
Commenting on the sponsorship announcement, Brent Crothers from Toi Toi Genetics said:
“As a company we want to encourage and promote youth.”
“I’ve also been supported throughout my career, particularly during my youth time in New Zealand, and it’s important to put something back and promote young Holstein breeders. The Diary Expo is such a tremendous platform for the next generation to be part of. It presents an incredibly high standard of showmanship from the youth exhibitors, and I am sure for many it is their highlight of their year.”
“By offering a place to go to Belgium in April, we will give the Showmanship Champion at the Dairy Expo the opportunity to be part of one of the foremost events in Europe and meet peers from over 19 different countries”, concluded Brent.
Glyn Lucas, Dairy Auctioneer at Harrison & Hetherington, added:
“It’s fantastic our sponsors are rewarding these incredible talents with such generous and inspiring prizes, offering a chance for them to develop and learn from the world’s leading competitors, and will make the UK industry stronger as a result.”
The Dairy Expo is now in its eighth year and continues to go from strength to strength. Over 7,000 visitors attended last year’s event, to witness the extraordinary display of British dairy genetics.
The success of Borderway UK Dairy Expo continues to be recognised and the 2019 event has continued support from the sponsors; Holstein UK, CIS, HSBC, Norbrook, Farmers Guardian, Carrs Billington and Harrison and Hetherington.
