The screening of the film, entitled ‘A World Without Cows’, was hosted by Julia and Guy Hands, and attended by local dairy farmers, civil servants, deputies, environmentalists and other stakeholders who work with local cows.
One of the presenters, Troy Setter, the CEO of Consolidated Pastoral Company, one of the world’s largest beef producers, commended Guernsey’s attitude toward and methods of farming.
‘Guernsey is a magnificent example of a small farming community that is so passionate about what they do and is so innovative,’ he said.
‘I visited a few farms over the past few days and saw some world-leading technology in action. Guernsey should be so proud of the fact that it’s a world leader in this area.’
The film examines the impact of dairy farms across the globe, exploring their importance to farmers and communities internationally, while also touching on the challenges of cattle rearing.
‘There’s a huge responsibility on everyone involved in the agricultural industry to do the right thing not just about sustainability, but also about animal welfare and social engagement,’ said Mr Setter.
‘We need to continue to adopt technology but balance that with the fact that cows are live, very social animals, so people need to interact with them.’
The Australian company is owned by the Hands through the Hands Family Office. Its history dates back nearly 150 years and it is the leading Australian-managed agribusiness, owning and operating nine station aggregations in Australia, caring for more than 300,000 head of cattle across more than 3.2 hectares of land.
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