I’m fed up with talking about the weather, but I can console myself with the fact we have grabbed every opportunity so far and progress is not too bad.Latest shows news
Aphrodite supreme in battle of show big guns
THE beef inter-breed at this year’s Bucks County Show saw two of the season’s most prolific winners go head-to-head to challenge for the title as the wet end to the summer turned the showground into a relative mud-bath.
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Holsteins to 4,400gns peak at Beeston Castle
THE Western Holstein Club’s monthly show and sale for August attracted an entry of 84 cows and milking heifers and 18 bulls.
Pulling out all the stops to achieve his goals
JANE BROWN spoke to one of the Young Shepherd of the Year finalists ahead of a competition that is always closely contested at the NSA event.
Proudly flying the flag for Wales and farming
WHEN the cameras finally stopped rolling after Lambing Live, the Bevan family got on with the task in hand. Simon Wragg went to meet Jim and Kate Bevan who will be judging trade stands at NSA sheep.
Royal Welsh Show 2010 preview
With record livestock entries, a 1,000-plus trade stand sell-out, plus an action-packed main ring programme, the World Sheep Shearing Championships and healthy society finances, everything looks set for yet another blockbusting Royal Welsh Show.
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