Stronger than epidemics, transport restrictions, and bureaucracy, Sardinia's livestock farming system once again played a leading role at Agriumbria, the major national showcase for the livestock sector, now in its 57th edition, with over 450 exhibitors and nearly 100,000 visitors. The fair was held, as always, in Bastia Umbra, in the province of Perugia.
Excellence – In the cattle sector, the symbolic result of this edition is the overall "Best in Show" title won by "Raffaelò," a highly prized animal from Iolanda Simona's Marrone Murrighile farm in Olbia, in the Limousine competition. This achievement, according to a press release from the Sardinia Region Breeders' Association, represents a historic milestone for the entire island sector. The sheep sector also shines, with the Casula farm in Oschiri taking first place overall for "Best Breeder Pre-Group of Animals Presented," dominating the competition with animals of the highest quality. Second place overall went to Renato Pitzalis of the Vecchia Maniera farm in Nuragus (winner of the first-time lamb category). The Casula farm's success was further strengthened by further placings: first place in the rams over 24 months category and two second places in the categories of second-labor ewes in progress and rams from 12 to 24 months. To complete an already extraordinary picture, in the cattle sector, the title of junior champion of the Charolaise breed was also won by the brothers Antonio and Gianluca Murgia of the Agrentu company of Oristano ".
An ongoing commitment – "These results are a source of great pride for all of Sardinia," emphasizes Luciano Useli Bacchitta, president of AARSardegna , "because they certify the value of work built up over the years. It is not an isolated success, but the culmination of a growth path that today allows us to present ourselves at the highest levels and achieve historic results with animals born and raised in our land," he adds. "We are talking about the culmination of a journey that over the years has seen Sardinia grow steadily in the main national competitions, until today reaching a recognized level of excellence." "The record participation and the results achieved at AgriUmbria speak of a vibrant, dynamic sector capable of expressing excellence even
