Great Yorkshire Show will be held July 11 to 13, 2017.British Wool will be showcasing the work that it carries out on behalf of its wool producers.

With shearing and fleeces very much at the forefront of the sheep industry at this time of year, the show will have a fleece competition. This competition will see the show’s champion fleece automatically qualifying for a place in the British Wool’s 2017 National Golden Fleece Competition. This champion fleece will compete against entries from 13 other nominated shows as well as successful fleeces entered by producers via the British Wool grading depots for a chance to win this prestigious title.

Shearing is a fundamental part of wool production and British Wool supports shearers at all levels including supporting a number of shearing classes at the show.

For many visitors to the Great Yorkshire Show, the shearing competition provides a real showcase of the skills required. Technical skill and speed is the key to competitive shearing and many of the British competitors at the Yorkshire Show will have benefitted from British Wool shearing courses.

The Great Yorkshire Show is a key event in the calendar for both British Wool and producers in the north of England. It provides an opening to meet with those at the heart of the industry and to offer support and advice.