Record-breaking prices were seen at Penrith’s dairy sale as fresh heifers soared to a peak of £4200, with strong demand across the board.

In 1900 the Kilmacolm Cattle show returned to pre-war standards and showed successful innovation of the Inverclyde farmers.

Beef cows sold to 374p 740kg at £2767, Friesian cows to 278p 650kg £1807. Beef heifers to 426p 500kg at £2130. Beef bullocks ...