The island will be hosting the World Guernsey Cattle Conference next year, during which delegates from around the world will attend meetings, activities and farm visits.

BBC: Guernsey cows and milk big in Japan

Ray Watts, the president of the World Guernsey Cattle Federation, said while 50-60% of the world's Guernsey cows were in America, other herds existed in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and South Africa.

BBC: Guernsey cows and milk big in Japan