Preparations are in full swing for this year’s Dairy Show in October.
Located in the heart of one of the main dairy regions in the UK, the Show, sponsored by NatWest, Dairy Crest and Farmers Guardian, is recognized as one of the country’s top speciality events for farmers.
This year’s Show at the Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, on Wednesday, October 3rd, features over 300 quality dairy cattle, over 250 tradestands, key players at all levels of the industry, and a wealth of seminars and displays.
Highlights include some of the country’s top dairy cattle, plus the Calf Show, Showmanship Classes, The Interbreed Heifer Championship, and the Supreme Cattle Championship. On the practical front a new machinery demonstration area and the ever popular seminars both on speaker’s corner and the lecture theatre.
The Showmanship classes feature a new class for Holsteins for youngsters aged 13 years and under to show off their handling skills. There is also a class for showing any other dairy breed for youngsters aged 13 and under and the general Showmanship Class for youngsters aged 14 to 18.
The Showmanship Classes for the Juniors will be held on the eve of the Show during the reception, prior to the prestigious Dairy Industry Dinner, which is sponsored by Lloyds TSB Agriculture.
The guest speaker at the dinner this year will be John Alvis, who is chairman of Somerset cheesemakers Alvis Bros at Redhilll, Bristol and is a director of the Royal Bath & West of England Society.
During the dinner the coveted Dairy Industry Award will be presented to a key player in the industry in recognition of their services to dairying.
Another major presentation during the Show will be the South West Dairy Farmer of the Year Award. This competition is sponsored by Milk Link, the leading farmer-owned co-operative in the South West, and Clydesdale Bank, and has attracted entries from all over the south west.
The competition aims to highlight dairy farmers in the South West who are best prepared to meet the challenges facing them and who can demonstrate a profitable way ahead.
Every farmer who enters receives free tickets to the Show and the overall winner will receive a £1,000 cash prize or a family holiday voucher, the coveted trophy, plus tickets for the Dinner.
The Show also features an action-packed programme of seminars and Farmers Guardian will be staging its popular Speakers’ Corner. The closing date for entries for stall bookings is Monday, September 3rd.
Full details about the Show can be obtained from the Showground on 01749 822200.
Save £££s by booking tickets for the Show in advance on the Credit Card Hotline on 01749 822 222. Advanced saver tickets for adults are £8.50 (price on gate £10.00) or £4 for concessions - students, children and senior citizens - (price on gate £5).
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