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Phil Arrell will make his national judging debut when he takes charge of the Jersey classes at this year's UK Dairy Day. Wendy Short spoke to him ahead of his assignment

A Swaledale gimmer shearling from Bob Hargreaves, Pendle Hill, Lancashire took the inter-breed title in the sheep rings in the culmination of the day's judging at Garstang show, which had seen over 500 sheep forward for judging across the breeds

Downscaling and diversification paves the way for a sustainable future for one coastal dairy farm

Helen is a fifth-generation farmer who farms with her parents, David and Anne Shaw, husband, Craig, and their children, Alfred and Hattie, at Grey Leys Farm in the Vale of York. The farm comprises 162 hectares (400 acres) of grass, maize and wholecrop for the herd of 240 pedigree Jersey cows and more than 200 followers

Helen is a fifth-generation farmer who farms with her parents, David and Anne Shaw, husband, Craig, and their children, Alfred and Hattie, at Grey Leys Farm in the Vale of York. The farm comprises 162 hectares (400 acres) of grass, maize and wholecrop for the herd of 240 pedigree Jersey cows and more than 200 followers

After making their AgriScot showring debut last year, the Jackson family are looking forward to exhibiting at this year's event

At just 21, Reggie Deakin has stepped into the demanding role of assistant farm manager at Wigborough Wick Farm in St Osyth, Essex

A Beltex ewe reigned supreme in the sheep inter-breed judging as entries topped over 700 head, the largest seen at Garstang Show for a number of years

Helen is a fifth-generation farmer who farms with her parents, David and Anne Shaw, husband, Craig, and their children, Alfred and Hattie, at Grey Leys Farm in the Vale of York. The farm comprises 162 hectares (400 acres) of grass, maize and wholecrop for the herd of 240 pedigree Jersey cows and more than 200 followers

It takes a certain amount of devotion to exhibit dairy cattle at events like the Royal Highland Show, but when the whole family enjoy the experience, it makes the effort worthwhile.