Young people are missing out rural culture as the livestock movement ban forces the cancellation of agricultural shows.

The outbreaks of foot and mouth disease (FMD) in Surrey have forced many shows to cancel or go ahead without the popular livestock competitions.

One is the Anglesey Show in north Wales, one of the largest shows with nearly 60,000 people showing up over the two-day event.

“It was a vital decision for the future of the show and the expectation of the people…the main point of the show is still to enjoy it,” says the show’s press officer, Dan Jones.

Summer holidays are traditionally the most popular time for shows when young people from towns can experience what rural life is all about.

The Countryside Alliance says the combination of floods, bad weather and FMD is having a big impact.

“The kids from towns will lose the opportunity to learn where there food comes and although rural life is still open for visitors there is a lot against us at the moment,” says manager Jill Grieve.

All of this comes as celebrity chef Jamie Oliver launched another food programme called Jamie at Home which encourages people to grow their own veg.

“Getting kids involved in growing and cooking fresh food is the best way to not get them hooked on junk."