School children from South East Cornwall were among more than 1,500 who enjoyed two interactive days learning about farming and food at the annual Farm and Country Days held at the Royal Cornwall Showground, Wadebridge.

The pupils, aged between seven and nine, came from 40 schools spread across the length and breadth of Cornwall. More than 300 farmers, growers, food producers and representatives from agricultural and food production related businesses created around 60 hands-on exhibits to bring the story food takes from farm to plate to life.

The children came face-to-face with dairy and beef cattle, sheep, pigs and goats. They also discovered how vets care for farm animals, visited a milking parlour to learn about milk production, crimped pasties under the guidance of Warrens Bakery and enjoyed tasting Callestick ice-cream.

They also discovered what lurks in Cornish hedgerows and explored with Elsa and Rona Amis, who farm on the Lizard, the important role animal dung plays.