All set for a big day out at Ayr
ALL roads will lead to Ayr Show this Saturday May 11, as farmers up and down the country look forward to a good day out following one of the worst spells of weather for cattle, sheep and cereal producers.
While the first few months of 2024 have been brutal for farmers striving to bring new life into the world and get crops into the ground, the good news is, the weather does appear to be improving.
There is also huge enthusiasm for a good day at Ayr Racecourse, with sheep entries up by almost 100 head on the year at 420, while beef and dairy cattle numbers and Clydesdale horses are very much on a par.
The sheep lines boast no fewer than 15 sections, which this year has been topped by the Suffolk breed with 68 entries, followed by the Beltex with 42 and Texel on 34.
Some 90 head of beef cattle have also been entered of which the commercial section is the largest with 36 expected on the day, complete with 28 continental pedigree cattle and 26 native breeds. Some 70 stalls have been booked for dairy cattle too, alongside some 16 Clydesdale horses and three stud carts.
Outwith the livestock, and a large section of horses and ponies, this year’s 179th show in the Association’s 188th year, is again viewed as a ‘must do’ event on the calendars of both the farming community and families looking for a funpacked, good value day out.
The event includes trade stands, crafts, vintage tractor display, SWI competitions, Young Farmers competitions, family entertainment, music, children’s marquee and ‘TT Ayr’ (Trucks and Tractor) Show.
Food and drink is very much part of the event creating the very important link ‘field to fork’.
The Ayrshire Agricultural Association is committed to keeping this event going forward with a good range of attractions throughout the show field whilst not losing the true agricultural roots of Ayr County Show.