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CONTENTS
10 AGRICULTURAL CONTRACTING
- WITH A PASSION
Chris Berry talks with Tom Dirom
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26 A GREAT THREE DAYS AT THE
GREAT YORKSHIRE SHOW!
Innovation coupled with tradition was the
hallmark of the 158th Great Yorkshire Show,
which closed its gates after three actionpacked days showcasing the best of British
farming and rural life.
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46 GOING WITH THE GRAIN
IN LANGTHORPE
Chris Berry meets Rob Henley of Cottage
Farm who stood up to the challenge after his
father’s tragic, early death.
WINNING FORMULA AT DRIFFIELD SHOW
Driffield Show has earned its place as a ‘ must do’ event on the
calendars of both the farming community and families looking for a
good value day out and this year proved to be no exception.
54 KEY TO PROSPERITY
Finding new ways to contribute to the
overall prosperity of a farming enterprise is
the key to long-term success for many. Chris
Berry meets the team behind J&M Burdass
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60 THE WOW OF DIVERSIFICATION
Near the village of Towton between Tadcaster
and Sherburn-in-Elmet, is Scarthingwell Golf
course. Why on earth an article about a golf
course in a farming magazine? We sent Ian
Wilkinson to find out.
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70 A LESSON IN GOOD
DAIRY MANAGEMENT
Ian Wilkinson met up with Janet Cartwright
of Barkhouse Farm/Dairy and Dearne Lea
Tearooms, near Shelley, whose father,
Gordon Dearnley started Barkhouse farm
from scratch 55 years ago.
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