This year’s Dairy Show was a great success, with over 6200 visitors and a superb turn out of the UK's finest Dairy Cattle.
Numerous awards were won throughout the day, with the Supreme Championship going to Bluegrass Heritage’s Lovely Lady, a 5 year old Jersey owned by Mr W JP Wilson from Dyfed in Wales. South West Herdsperson of the Year was awarded to Emma Martin from Bodmin in Cornwall and the annual Dairy Industry Award went to John Allen for his outstanding contribution to the Industry. John has worked within agriculture his whole life and has almost three decades experience of consultancy. He is also highly respected as a dairy spokesperson and commentator.
Once again the show attracted top class trade stands from all parts of the industry, with the very latest equipment and technologies in the farming industry on show. The Show Tradestand awards went to Cow Care Systems for the Best Outside Stand and the Best Inside Stand went to GEA Farm Technologies, South West Dairy Services, Partners and Dealers.
The Lecture Theatre held topical seminars throughout the day which were enjoyed by many. The new Lely Robotic Milking display also went down a storm with visitors who were able to watch cows being milked by robots during the Show.
Plans and ideas are already underway for next year’s Show which will take place 3rd October 2012.