Entries for the Great Yorkshire hit record

Interest in the three-day agricultural showcase have hit an all-time high with a total of 12,713 entries received for the competitive classes.

The Great Yorkshire Show, now England’s premier farming event, will feature a range of classes, from cheese to cattle and from goats to gardens.

This year’s record beats that of the previous best, set in 2009 when 12,189 were received.

Bill Cowling, honorary show director, said: “This is an absolutely wonderful achievement and a terrific endorsement of the popularity and importance of our show.

“Once again it’s a case of quality and quantity. We have competitors coming from across the country – sheep shearers from New Zealand, and cattle exhibitors from Aberdeen and from Devon, as well as from closer to home.

“The Great Yorkshire Show is a terrific day out and also the flagship for British agriculture. The fact that entry figures have steadily risen year on year is a testament to that.”

This year’s event will be visited by Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall.

The royal couple will be guests of honour on the Wednesday of the show, which runs from Tuesday July 12 to Thursday July 14.

Organisers say there will be at least 10,000 animals competing over the show’s three days.

For information on tickets visit www.greatyorkshireshow.co.uk or call the show offices on 01423 541222.