The 2023 Royal Cornwall Show opened on Thursday, with thousands expected to attend
Organisers said the show aims to "promote the innovation and future stability of agriculture in Cornwall"
It will involve a range of agricultural activities, contests, live acts and a variety of trade stalls
Updates on Thursday 8 June
Brodie Owen
BBC South West
We're ending our live coverage of the opening day of the Royal Cornwall Show at Wadebridge.
Victoria Graham will be bringing you more from the show and other stories from across the South West on Spotlight on BBC One at 18:30 BST.
The show's full range of agricultural activities, contests, live acts and trade stalls will be back on Friday and Saturday.
On Friday, a grand parade of cattle, sheep and goats return to the main ring, as will the show jumping and quad bike stunt show.
Highlights on Saturday include the final judging of animals, as well as demonstrations of blade and electric shearing, wool rolling and spinning.
Amy Gladwell
BBC News Online
Anne and David Rooke have come all the way from Horsham, in Sussex, for the show and a family visit.
Mrs Rooke says of the event: “It’s a great atmosphere.
"There’s lots of inspiration here at the flower show and we’ve bought some garden furniture."
Here's a look at some of the beautiful floral entries on display at the show:
Archie Farmer
BBC News
Robert Trevale, 73, has been reunited at the show with a lorry he originally owned when he was 17.
His two sons and colleagues pitched together to buy it back and presented it to him at this year's show.
Mollee, a white Jack Russell, and Rubbee, a Daxijack, were seen having a ride through the showground in a dog carrier.
It's one way to get through the crowds!
Amy Gladwell
BBC News Online
Zeke Osborne, 21, from Tintagel, and Lucy Millward, 26, from Camelford, were enjoying a bite to eat while taking in the atmosphere.
Ms Millward says she has so far enjoyed "food, food and food".
Mr Osborne adds: “I’ve never been before, never.
"It’s bigger than I thought it’d be… There’s all sorts going on. It’s all going on."
Amy Gladwell
BBC News Online
A giant 25ft (7.62m) bee structure is in place this year for the honey and bee section of the show.
Carrie Sparrow, from West Cornwall Beekeepers, made it with some help from others using willow and paper.
“We wanted to have a statement piece this year," she says.
"Each wing is about 12ft."
She says a rise in bee swarming in the warm weather has been a big talking point.
“That’s been a really big issue this year, so it’s educational really," she adds.
Tamsin Melville
Political Reporter, BBC Radio Cornwall
Environment Secretary Therese Coffey, who is at the show, has been meeting members of the farming community.
Responding to their concerns over the new farm subsidy scheme, she says she recognises people need support and "opening up of the finances".
"I recognise this transition may be challenging for people," she tells the BBC.
"That's why I've worked hard to open up many more options that will be coming through this year for farmers as we make that transition."
Dan Bater
BBC Radio Cornwall
Here's the coolest looking dog I've seen so far at the showground today.
Bambi is 12 years old and soaking up the beautiful sunshine.
Archie Farmer
BBC News
Cathie, 65, from Mawgan Porth, is visiting the show for the first time.
She says she kept driving past the showground each year but never stopped to have a look.
This year she decided to plan her visit early to see what all the fuss is about.
Tamsin Melville
Political Reporter, BBC Radio Cornwall
The National Farmers Union (NFU) has called for more help for farmers as they navigate the new post-Brexit farm payments scheme.
The scheme, which rewards farmers for environmental work, needs to be "fairly seamless", according to NFU south director Mel Squires.
"Right now there's a bit of a lack of confidence, misunderstanding perhaps, and it's everyone's job to try and help farmers through that as best we all can," she says.
Amy Gladwell
BBC News
Large crowds have gathered for a quad bike stunt show in the grandstand.
The spectacle, which involves jumps and small fireworks, is attracting people of all ages in the hot lunchtime sun.
Archie Farmer
BBC News
Barbara, 71, from St Columb, says she has been coming to the show every year since she was four.
"The horses is the main attraction every time I visit," she says.
Tamsin Melville
Political Reporter, BBC Radio Cornwall
One of the hot topics for the farming community at the show this year is the post-Brexit scheme that replaced subsidies.
EU subsidies used to pay farmers for the amount of land they farmed but they are now rewarded for environmental work.
Beef farmer Jim Buckland, from Cornwall, says the new scheme is too complicated.
"You need to be a brain surgeon to work it out," he says.
"There's so much paperwork and admin around it and it seems to be ridiculous.
"The idea is good but it needs tweaking."
Amy Gladwell
BBC News
Louis and June Staddon from south Devon are arable farmers who have come for a "good look around".
Mrs Staddon, also a farmer's daughter, says: "It is a special day out once a year."
She says it took three hours to get to the show due to traffic but it would be worth it.
Dan Bater
BBC Radio Cornwall
Devon and Cornwall Police Chief Constable Will Kerr, who is at the show today, describes it as a wonderful event.
He says: "It's a great opportunity to meet lots of people and have conversations you don't have time to normally, it's always worthwhile coming."
PC Andy Currie, who is based in Bodmin, says: "It's such a huge event for us locally and it's fantastic to connect with the community."
Dewdrop and her calf Alfie have come first in the mother and calf competition.
The pair are owned by the the Rowe family from the Tregondale South Devon Cattle Farm near Menheniot.
Owners Richard and Charisse say they are very pleased with their rosette.
Amy Gladwell
BBC News
It is fantastic weather for the crowds on day one of the show.
Everyone I have spoken to is in good spirits and cannot wait to soak up the atmosphere, find old friends and make the most of everything that is on offer.
People are already spoilt for choice when it comes to parades and demonstrations involving animals, with horses in the grand stand, sheep shearing, cattle, pigs and other animals all on display.
Dan Bater
BBC Radio Cornwall
Tina Dorrell, 59, has been trying out some of the hats at Royal Cornwall Show.
"I go to at least four shows a year, but the Royal Cornwall Show is the best one by far because it's stuck with its agricultural roots.
"It's been a brilliant day so far."
