Minimal grass growth forces cancellation of ScotGrass
Due to minimal grass growth the ScotGrass event at the SRUC Crichton Royal Farm at Acrehead Farm, Crichton Royal, Dumfries planned for Tuesday 14 May 2013 has had to be cancelled. Duncan Russell, Services Manager at event organiser AEA said that sadly the fields intended to host the event had experienced practically no grass growth […]
Tir Sir Gâr
Leading Welsh artist Marc Rees, whose remarkable Adain Avion brought the London 2012 Festival to the heart of Wales last summer, has commissioned a group of Welsh and international artists to respond to the current crisis in the farming industry. Tir Sir Gâr is an extraordinary multimedia experience that combines film, promenade performance and theatrical […]
Royal Bath and West Show celebrates its 150th anniversary
One of the oldest surviving agricultural shows in England, the Bath and West began life as a travelling show, only settling at its current location near Shepton Mallet in 1965. A lot has changed in farming since Victorian times, but the show remains true to its roots of supporting agriculture and educating the public through […]
CLA Game Fair leading the fight to reignite the rural economy
Speaking at the London launch of the CLA Game Fair 2013, which takes place at Ragley Hall, Warwickshire from 19-21 July, Mr Crawford said outdoor events, attended by millions of people each year, were the lifeblood of the rural economy and a shop window for thousands of small businesses who desperately need help. He said: […]
Lely Win Gold At Royal Cornwall
World leaders in the development and design of robotic dairy systems; Lely Limited, launched their award winning automated “feed pusher” named JUNO, into the UK dairy market at the recent 2009 Royal Cornwall Show where it won first prize in the innovative products category. The introduction of the Lely Juno feed pusher, provides dairy […]
Increased Attendance at South of England Show
Thousands of visitors basked in warm sunshine to enjoy the best of the countryside at the upbeat South of England Show. This year’s three day spectacular beat the economic gloom with a combination of perfect show weather, a Royal visit and increased attendance figures – up by nearly 3,000 to a total of 83,818. […]
