Sheep Breeders Round Table (SBRT) 2026
Date: 20th November 2026 - 22nd November 2026
Time: 9am
Location: Radisson Blu Hotel, East Midlands, Derby
Save the date for SBRT 2026 Conference – “Breeding solutions for a changing world”
The Sheep Breeders Round Table (SBRT) is pleased to announce that the next biennial conference will take place from Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd November 2026.
Having considered numerous venues across central UK, the location remains as the Radisson Blu Hotel East Midlands, Derby which offers ideal facilities for a relaxed weekend conference at a competitive rate.
We strive to make the conference affordable for all and of interest to a wide range of people across the sheep industry, including pedigree breeders, commercial producers, industry organisations, processors and policy makers. Equally important is our nations education and we welcome input from students, post-graduates and researchers.
Delivered in an inclusive, convivial atmosphere, the conference provides an opportunity to expand and share knowledge. The audience all share a common interest, which is the use of genetics to advance breeding objectives for the future of our UK sheep sector.
Tickets are now on sale for SBRT 2026 with an engaging programme covering all aspects of our sheep breeding world. We have expert industry speakers lined up alongside pedigree breeders and commercial farmers. Mark Ferguson, New Zealand, host of the “Head Shepherd Podcast with neXtgen Agri” joins with an opportunity for one-to-one consultancy from him for three farms – competition details coming soon!
Ticket sales available here.
Group bookings/more information – contact via bridget@bridget-lloyd.com
We look forward to welcoming you there!
SBRT is a small conference with limited places, book soon to avoid disappointment.
Find out more about the conference here.
Competition
SBRT offers an opportunity for progressive-minded sheep farmers a chance to be involved in this year’s conference, benefitting from one-to-one consultancy from Dr Mark Ferguson, free of charge for the three finalists.
This is a great opportunity for ambitious pedigree breeders, commercial producers and maternal ewe businesses with an intent to scale-up their enterprise.
Applicants are invited to enter the competition to take part, by completing the form below, for a chance to benefit from some consultancy to support the growth of their business.
