Gearing up for dairy show

The biggest exhibition ever of trade stands in the 31-year history of the National Dairy Show has been announced by organ-isers of the 2013 renewal, which takes place at Millstreet on Saturday, Oct 19.

Many farmers are looking to the future, for methods to improve and expand their farms at every opportunity, said trade stand co-ordinator Sean Mac-Sweeney.

While the dairy show incorporates all aspects of dairy farming, showmanship and dairy cow classes (Holstein Friesian and Jersey) form a major part of the event, with a prize fund of €30,000 in 25 classes.