Waitrose Education were very pleased to be part of the event;
the responses were fantastic and the results very successful
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The Royal Show - Visiting - The International Overview at The Royal Show
THE INTERNATIONAL OVERVIEW AT THE ROYAL SHOW
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
FARMING
Bringing together the world's farming, food and rural communities, the Royal Show is the UK’s leading international agricultural show.
The Global Science and Business Centre, offers both UK and international visitors a focused agricultural business environment with top-quality agricultural exhibits in science, technology, research and business services.
The International Village promotes agricultural produce, culture and tourism from around the world. A colourful and informative collection of displays – there is always something to see and learn here.
More show highlights for international visitors
Livestock – see the UK’s premier livestock competing for top prizes; top UK breeding and genetics expertise; livestock trade advice from UK government and industry; meet the breeders;
Conference – each morning of show, FREE to attend, covering the topics of Farm Costs, Farm Energy, Supply Chain and Careers in Agriculture;
New technology showcase - top machinery manufacturers; farm energy, water and waste technology demonstrations and expert practical advice;
Gardening, horticulture and flowers - featuring floral art displays; beautiful show gardens; NEW Community and Horticultural zone, Vegetable Marquee and plant competitions, and show-standard gardening allotments;
Smallholder (hobby farming) area – learn how to get started in smallholdings and make them work for you, question top experts and discuss hot topics in the interactive theatre;
Best of British food and drink – sample top quality, local and regional British food from one of the fresh food stands or visit one of the Farmers Markets around the show;
Grand Ring performances – exciting programme of top displays, plus the NEW evening concert (FREE) on Wednesday 8th July at 7.30pm;
Equine – show classes, Heavy Horse and breeds village, and an action –packed programme of equine displays and activities for all tastes;
‘Berkeley Square’ – top quality country lifestyle shopping;
FREE to attend for all international visitors (non-UK passport holders).
The
European Commission will have a stand at the Royal Show 2009 with a
full programme of events during the four days of the show. There will be
a presenter to introduce games and quizzes for the whole family to test
their knowledge of agriculture and the EU and experts from the Commission
will be available to answer technical questions from farmers and the
industry. There will also be a wide range of publications available.
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