Praise for wide promotional role of agricultural shows

The role of agricultural shows in providing a showcase for animals and food has been praised by European Union Agriculture Commissioner Phil Hogan.

Addressing farmers and food producers at Kent County Show in England, he said he never tires of attending these events which provide the opportunity to recreate the link between urban and rural communities.

“I’m sorry to say there is nowadays too much of a disconnect between producers and consumers and far too much misunderstanding as to the origin of food,” he said.