The UK’s first Virtual Ploughing Match, Machinery Show & Steam Rally
17th September 2020
VPlough is a fully virtual event that will allow visitors to see all the competitors work and interact with them and each other. Judging will take place on 31st October 2020 and Cash Prizes awarded to the winners.
NFU launches Farmvention competition to find Climate Superheroes
8th September 2020
After the phenomenal success since its launch just two years ago, the NFU is opening its annual Farmvention competition to bring the world of food and farming into the classroom. This year the competition is focusing on the greatest global challenge of all – climate change.
Exhibitor Demand for Dairy-Tech 2021 Sees Over 70% of Stand Space Sold
8th September 2020
Business demands for Dairy-Tech 2021 are high with over 70% of the stand space already being booked up by existing exhibitors before going on general release.
Cross-sector support for Low Carbon Agriculture Show
5th September 2020
Low Carbon Agriculture Show (LCA) has attracted cross-sector backing since announcing its launch in June this year, with global sustainable farming organisation, LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) coming on board as the latest event supporter.
Steve Trostler Memorial Tractor Run
2nd September 2020
Local agricultural machinery dealership, Ben Burgess Coates, is getting ready for its second tractor run, raising money for the East Anglian Air Ambulance once again.
Online success for Blacknose sheep show and sale
30th August 2020
The Valais Blacknose Sheep Society took its annual Blacknose Beauties Show and Sale online for the first time in its history.
Farmers urged to ‘dip a toe’ in LEAF Open Farm Sunday virtual event
29th August 2020
Featuring live interactive tours and demonstrations from farmers and chefs from around the UK on 19th and 20th September, organisers Linking Environment And Farming (LEAF) are calling on farmers to get involved by sharing their own short film clips, photos and stories of food and farming across social media.
Cheffins to host major on site dispersal sale in Somerset
26th August 2020
Taking place on the 29th September at the family farm near Wellington, the sale will include over 600 lots, including tractors and a vast array of other vegetable growing equipment.
Finalists chosen for Dairy Industry Woman of the Year Award
20th August 2020
The finalists for the prestigious Dairy Industry Woman of the Year Award – which recognises the achievements of women in the British dairy industry – have been selected.
AHDB seeks outstanding individuals in the potato industry
13th August 2020
Nominations are now open for two prestigious awards recognising individuals who’ve made significant contributions to the UK potato industry. The Potato Industry Award is a lifetime achievement accolade, whilst the
English Winter Fair 2020 cancelled amid Covid-19 uncertainty
12th August 2020
The 2020 English Winter Fair has been cancelled after the organising committee agreed that Covid-19 restrictions would negatively impact the experience of exhibitors and show-goers. The event is a firm
Sunflower field opening raises thousands for Cornish mental health unit
10th August 2020
£4216 has been raised Sowenna, the inpatient mental health treatment unit at Bodmin for young people aged between 13 and 18, when the gates to a field of more than 275,000 sunflowers were opened to the public.