Shows and Sales

A ringside round-up from Llandeilo show, which hosted the area shows for the local Texel , Lleyn and Suffolk breeders clubs.

Summer agricultural shows have cast their spells over generations of farming families. Sarah Todd talks to various show stalwarts to find out what they think makes them so magic.

Visitors gathered around the livestock rings at this year’s Northumberland County Show for a day of friendly competition

An entry of more than 400 calves over 10 breed sections, ensured another successful Stars of the Future event in Stirling

Holstein breeders from throughout the UK and Southern Ireland descended on Wills Brothers’ farm, Wadebridge, Cornwall, for a sale and open day celebrating the work and memory of Anthony Wills, who sadly passed away a year ago

The Westmorland Agricultural Society have announced the appointment of Angela Cornthwaite as their new Chief Executive

Native champion goes on to take inter-breed title

A panel of breed judges decided the overall beef inter-breed title at Garstang Show and this year the final scores saw the championship title go to an Aberdeen-Angus, with the British Blue and Longhorn sharing the runner-up accolade

Judge Hugh Kennedy, tapped out the Holstein champion as his overall dairy inter-breed winner with the Jersey champion in reserve