More than 30,000 at Westmorland County Show

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Thousands attended the show. Credit: ITV Border

Today's good weather was good news for organisers of the Westmorland County Show.

Over 30,000 people attended and it looks like it might have been its busiest year on record.

The Westmorland County Show is one of Cumbria's biggest events and one of the oldest and largest agricultural shows in the UK.

It's now so big that they don't just come from Cumbria, but people come from around the UK and even beyond from places like France and Belgium.

Milk and lamb prices are causing concern. Credit: ITV Border

But the calls for rises in milk and lamb prices have still been at the forefront of people's minds.

The average price farmers are paid for milk is the lowest it's been for 5 years. Farmers argue is costs more to produce. But retailers say they're paying the going rate because Europe produces too much milk.

Farmers complain of falling lamb prices too. The NFU blames imports from Europe flooding the market and driving down prices.

It's hoped this show will help because all these visitors will understand farming better.

There was plenty to do at the event. Credit: ITV Border
There was plenty to do at the event. Credit: ITV Border