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In pictures: Countdown to Devon County Show

South Devon cow. Credit: ITV News West Country
Shower time for the Devons. Credit: ITV News West Country
Ashton Mutterton Bitter, a South Devon bull. Credit: ITV News West Country
A family of Blonde d'Aquitaines. Credit: ITV News West Country
The jam scones are out already. Credit: ITV News West Country
Beer tent at the showground. Credit: ITV News West Country
The beer tent preparing for visitors. Credit: ITV News West Country
Last minute checks in the main arena. Credit: ITV News West Country
The dancing digger team at the show Credit: ITV News West Country

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Secretary of State for Agriculture opens Devon County Show

The Secretary of State for Agriculture Caroline Spelman was at the show to announce a £13 million grant for Dartmoor's hill farmers to help maintain the land. Her main message was that the Government is making it easier for the rural economy. Our business correspondent Seth Conway reports

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