Farm Business Innovation 2013
Farm Business Innovation 2013 is almost upon us, and event organisers, Prysm Group already have a bumper crop of exhibitors and visitors. The show’s debut is well on track to fulfil its amazing potential with incredible support from the top names in diversification. With 120 exhibitors scheduled to take part in the Olympia London event, […]
Berkshire Show hits new heights
Perhaps most encouraging of all was the fact that, with livestock entries hitting a new high and agricultural stands back in prominence, the industry on which the show is based was back in positive mood after years of recession and poor harvests. With the show’s online ticketing service cutting in to full effect, attendance over […]
Record-breaking livestock entries for Berkshire Show
Over 867 of them have been entered into 180 classes – an astonishing 200 more than last year. The surge is partly explained by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust’s prestigious Young Shepherd of the Year Grand Final, which is being hosted at this year’s show and will bring youngsters and their animals from all over […]
Walford success at Oswestry Show
It was a proud day for Head Herdsman Mike Lutman, who led the Walford-reared Walford Manor Matson Lupin in the afternoon parade, where he was presented with the trophy for best dairy cow by the Show President’s wife, Ann Hughes. In addition to the trophy, the Holstein Fresian Matson Lupin also won the Best Udder […]
Minister praises New Forest National Park for local economy boost
David Heath MP spoke after his visit to the New Forest Show during National Parks Week (29 July to 4 August ), when he saw first-hand how the New Forest National Park Authority has helped support local producers. A young commoner and a local farm shop were given royal recognition at the Show by the […]
Wayland Show helps local causes
The evening raised a total of £11,800 for the chosen charity, for which many thanks to everyone who contributed so generously and to Barclays for their match funding contribution. Natalie Moulton from Barclays said: “We were pleased to be able to support this event and to raise through Barclays community fund matching scheme, over £3,000 […]
Organic information service back in business: join the conversation at the Royal Welsh Show
Situated in their annual position within the Countryside Care area (Stand CCA793), OCW will be delivering elements of the new advisory contract, as well as featuring displays on recent supply chain projects, and will again be joined by organic certification bodies. In addition OCW will be delivering daily cooking demonstrations as part of their Better […]
Climb on board for cancer information and support from Macmillan at the Royal Welsh Show
The mobile service will be at the Showground in Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, Powys from Monday 22 to Thursday 25 July. The mobile team of information and support specialists will be welcoming visitors aboard the unit, offering free and confidential advice and support to anyone affected by cancer. No appointment is necessary and anyone is welcome. […]
Sun shines on successful Lincolnshire Show
Jayne Southall, director of the Lincolnshire Showground and the Lincolnshire Agricultural Society, said: “It was a brilliant show, everything ran like clockwork, and we had two days of wonderful weather – which is great for everyone involved, and for the thousands of people who attended. “This year’s show was attended by HRH The Countess of […]
