Dairy farmers get rock star treatment at Agri-Lloyd and Alta event
Ruminant nutrition specialists Agri-Lloyd hosted a knowledge transfer day in conjunction with Alta Genetics at Glastonbury to showcase the very best in British dairy farming. More than 300 farmers from across the UK descended upon two farms in Somerset; 360 acre Church Farm west of Bath and Worthy Farm, home to the infamous music festival […]
A Royal visit for Greenvale
Greenvale expected a good turnout for the cookery demonstration which they sponsored at this year’s Turriff Show in Aberdeenshire, but they never expected a visit from Her Royal Highness The Queen. The UK’s largest grower and supplier of potatoes, with a site at Burrelton, attended Scotland’s second largest agricultural show for the first time in […]
60ft corn dolly creation to celebrate harvest at Dorset County Show
This year, the Dorset County Show is to celebrate the seasonal harvest with the creation of a celebratory Corn Dolly measuring 60 feet in length. The Corn Dolly is to be made in a traditional Long Welsh Fan design and is being crafted by local Dorset resident and Guild of Straw Craftsmen member, Audrey Rolfe. […]
Wayland Young Achiever of the Year 2014
Norfolk’s agricultural star of the future has been found! Sophie Evans was named as the Wayland Agricultural Society’s ‘Young Achiever of the Year 2014′ at this year’s Wayland Show. The award is sponsored by Tufts of Bradenham and is further supported by Brown & Co, Poultec and Weco Engineering. The Young Achiever award is designed […]
George Eustice MP to open NSA Sheep 2014 Event
George Eustice Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Natural Environment, Water and Rural Affairs, will be officially opening NSA Sheep 2014 on Wednesday 30th July 2014. Being held at the Three Counties Showground, Malvern, the opening ceremony will be taking place at 10am on the NSA stand (Wye Hall 3, stand 89). “We’re absolutely delighted that […]
Triumphant return to Blenheim Palace for the CLA Game Fair
Around 143,500 visitors attended this year’s CLA Game Fair at Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire, from 18th – 20th July, for the celebration of the great British countryside. The three day event, (starting Friday 18th July), brimmed with country enthusiasts, politicians and celebrities keen to enjoy the huge range of attractions and browse the multitude of exhibitors, […]
Lakes farm gears up to host prestigious cattle open day
The Luing Cattle Society is holding its annual open day in England for the first ever time this year. The event takes place at High House Farm, Winster on Friday 1st August, from 12-5pm The Open Day will provide an opportunity for the public to join food, farming, and forestry industry representatives to find out […]
Iconic wool display at NSA Sheep 2014
At this month’s NSA Sheep 2014 (Wednesday 30th July) being held at the Three Counties Show Ground, Malvern, visitors will have the opportunity to gain a detailed understanding of the work done on behalf of UK sheep farmers by the British Wool Marketing Board (BWMB). The BWMB, a mainline sponsor of the event, will display […]
Farmers set to discover how trees can grow their business
An event is being held for farmers to demonstrate how trees can grow their business by improving the health and wellbeing of their livestock. Experts from the farming industry are set to provide practical advice and discuss how the productivity of dairy, beef and sheep farming systems can be enhanced by planting trees and managing […]
