When the CEO looked forward in January 2021 to the next 12 months, speculation and uncertainty seemed to suround everything. How will Brexit affect the Society sales? How will restrictions on livestock movement between the EU, GB, and Ireland impact on the sheep sector in general and Suffolks in particular? We were also in the throes of manoeuvring through the many challenges associated with the Brexit enforced separation of British based flocks and Irish and European flocks and dealing with the constitutional, financial, and practical implications of all of this for the Society.
Covid-19 restrictions meant that there were no shows in 2021 but there was a full season of Society Sales. This was
an excellent season overall with more sheep sold for more money and with higher clearances.
