THE line-up of judges for this year’s Borderway Agri Expo, has been announced. Judging the main cattle classes is farmer James Crichton from Cumbria; the baby beef and cattle young handler classes will be judged by Argyllshire farmer Duncan Semple; and responsible for main sheep classes is noted sheep farmer and breeder Stuart Wood.

Due to be held on October 29, and with a prize fund of £15,000, Borderway Agri Expo is a showcase featuring some of the finest livestock from across the UK. Each of the judges have been chosen for their expertise and knowledge. Across the commercial cattle, sheep and baby beef sections, each will have the challenge of selecting the 2021 winners from what is guaranteed to be a tremendous exhibition.

This will be the first Agri Expo since the pandemic and it is expected to attract in the region of 800 head of the highest calibre of cattle including sections for pedigree breed society calf shows, and sheep. On announcing details of the judges, managing director of Harrison and Hetherington, Scott Donaldson, said: “It is a huge privilege for us to host such an important winter livestock event here in Carlisle, however it would absolutely not be possible without the support of our judges. The geographical spread of the livestock exhibitors and standard of sheep and cattle to be showcased will be outstanding and as such, Borderway Agri Expo really does demand the highest calibre of judges.

“These three judges are experts in their fields, and we are very fortunate that they have agreed to judge this year. I know all of them will take their positions incredibly seriously and I would like to thank them personally for giving up their time.”