The Visitor. Covering Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire
The Visitor. Magazine covering Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire. Since 1983.
The Dairy Show, one of the biggest dates in the dairy farming calendar, is set to be more jam-packed than ever, with the latest industry products, technology and information on offer. The show, sponsored by Pearce Seeds and Micron Bio Systems, has 300 trade stands booked, meaning visitors are in store for a huge range of products and displays. Full story: Read more
Yorkshire dairy farmer Ian Collins enjoyed huge success with his Dairy Shorthorn cows at the Dairy Show this week, taking home numerous ribbons and the interbreed pairs award. Mr Collins took top honours in a number of Dairy Shorthorn classes, including the breed championship with his cow Churchroyd Heather 50. Topping it off, he secured the prestigious interbreed pairs championship, sponsored by Old Mill accountants. Full story: Read more
Winning the supreme championship at the Dairy Show is the pinnacle of competition – but the pairs and heifer championships are all about future profitability. Often edged out of the spotlight by the supreme championship, the interbreed pairs and heifer champions give a much better insight into the overall quality of the herd, says judge James Warren. He will be judging both the pairs and heifer classes at this year’s Dairy Show, and will be looking for a showcase of future excellence as well as conformity within a herd. Full story: Read more