Sheep Breeders Round Table 2026

Save the date for the Sheep Breeders Round Table conference: Breeding solutions for a changing world.

This event provides an opportunity for everyone in the sheep industry to come together and discuss the latest genetic developments and the potential impact these will have on the supply chain.

We'll explore some of the questions that surround the industry such as profitability, sustainability, health, environment and carbon reduction. 

Draft programme

Friday 20 November

• Breeding for the environment (Part I)
• Genomics and sheep breeding

Saturday 21 November

• Breeding for the environment (Part II)
• To shed or not to shed – is that the question?
• Genetics – worth the investment? An interactive session
• Measuring performance – phenotype is king
• Drinks reception followed by an evening meal

Sunday 22 November

• Healthy genetics
• The hills are alive with lamb survival

The full programme will be announced in April 2026.

Tickets

You'll be able to buy tickets for the conference from April.

Sponsorship opportunities

AHDB is the headline sponsor of the Sheep Breeders Round Table 2026, however, a range of other sponsorship opportunities are available.

Download the sponsorship booklet

If you'd like to be involved with this event or have questions about sponsorship packages, please get in touch with Bridget Lloyd, SBRT secretary, before 20 March 2026.

Email: bridget@bridget-lloyd.com