The prices for dairy calves have hit new heights this spring and I hear that the prizes for those same dairy calves are going up too.

Last year Bandon Show introduced a number of classes for dairy-beef calves sponsored by Bandon Co-op and they’re building on the success of that with the prize fund now increased to €1,200.

The show which takes place on Sunday, 18 May was launched during the week by new Bandon Co-op CEO, Eilis Mahon and I’m sure the organisers will be hoping the good weather keeps going until show day.