Returning to the Bath and West Showground on October 1, the Dairy Show will welcome some of the UK's finest dairy livestock, as well as showcasing the past, present and future talent that continues to shape the industry.
Exhibitors from across the country will compete in an array of breed classes, culminating in the supreme champion title.
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Before the final championship, the ring will shine a spotlight on rising stars through the showmanship classes, divided into age groups seven to 12, 13鈥�17 and 18鈥�26. This will be followed by the calf classes, offering a chance to spot the industry's next generation of showing talent.
The Dairy Show will also continue to host the UK Jersey Cattle Society and the English Guernsey Cattle Society's national shows.
AgriForum
New for 2025, the AgriForum, which is replacing the traditional seminar programme, has been developed to bring together expert voices in a lively, balanced format. Each session will feature a panel of three speakers, including a policymaker and two individuals directly impacted by the topic at hand.听
The focus will be on practical steps farmers can take to embed sustainability into daily operations, and will includes speakers from the NFU, CLA and ADAS, bringing expert perspectives to some of the most pressing issues facing the sector.
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A panel on 鈥業nheritance tax 鈥� planning for the next generation' will address the complexities of succession planning for farming families and rural enterprises. A seminar on farm infrastructure will tackle the challenge of balancing growth with regulation, and sustainable energy will also be in the spotlight, with a panel on 鈥楤iomethane 鈥� powering progress in farming'.
To further extend its reach beyond the farm gate, the show will also launch its Dairy Discovery Day, connecting agriculture with science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education. The event will feature a pilot interactive careers tour, offering an engaging new way for students and young people to explore the possibilities within the industry.
LandAlive
This year's Dairy Show will also host 鈥� a full-day theatre programme curated by Ark Consultancy. Farmers, processors, retailers, and thought leaders will come together to bring听regenerative farming into focus with practical insights from farmers and advisers who are living the reality of change.
Attendance at LandAlive is free once you have bought your Dairy Show ticket.
Cattle judges
Ayrshire听 - Arthur Walters, Cornwall
Dairy Shorthorn 听- Ian Harries, Cheshire
Guernsey - Dawn Coryn, Cornwall
Holstein - Peter Cotton, Staffordshire
Jersey - Rob Anderson, Australia
Any other dairy breed - Daniel Weaver, Staffordshire
Champion showmanship - Peter Cotton
Champion calf - All calf judges
Inter-breed heifer championship - Rob Anderson
Supreme championship - All breed judges
The Dairy Show
When: October 1, 2025
Where: Bath & West Showground
Tickets: Advance tickets are available at 拢21 per adult, increasing to 拢26 on the gate. Students, with proof, will have discounted entry at 拢15 and children under 15 years old will have free entry. Free parking.听
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