Upcoming Trade Shows Wadebridge, UK for Agriculture

Wadebridge, located in the North of Cornwall, has strong ties to the bustling agriculture industry in the region that dates back to the very beginning of the first railways to connect the town to the rest of the country. The Wadebridge line supplied inland farms with necessary fertilizer in the form of sand from the coast in the 19th century. Right now, its major claim to fame is being a host of the Royal Cornwall Agricultural Show that’s been going on for more than three centuries. But Cornwall has been crucial for the country’s agriculture sector for far longer. Nestled in the southwestern corner of the United Kingdom, Cornwall boasts a climate that's truly one of a kind. Here, farmers enjoy relatively warm winters and early springs, creating an environment where crops can flourish all year round. The bountiful rainfall enriches the region with lush pastures and the dairy cows that graze here produce some of the country's richest and creamiest milk. This milk finds its way into various forms from the region’s famous clotted cream to butter and more than 50 cheese varieties. Farmers raise healthy sheep and beef cattle on a simple, grass-based diet. Cornwall's diverse landscape underscores the importance of adapting farming practices to suit the land. In the east and far west, deep soils yield abundant crops of vegetables and cereals. Above ground, nearly three-quarters of Cornwall's land is devoted to agriculture, making it a vital contributor to the region's identity and economy. In contrast, areas with thinner soils provide grazing lands for resilient sheep and cattle breeds. Between these extremes you find sheltered valleys, cliff tops and moorlands, which create a truly unique and biodiverse environment that is on a narrow stretch of land less than a hundred miles long and nearly surrounded by the sea.