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DEC/JAN 2016 • ISSUE 43 CONTENTS 6 6 The Singing Farmers: Farewell Tour This really is the end! That’s the message from The Singing Farmers who have just released ticket details for their Farewell Tour dates in May this year. 16 16 Wharfedale Mart: a great little success story Unlike so many, Wharfedale Mart is still trading strongly, continuing to provide a friendly, expert service for livestock farmers and buyers alike, as Chris Berry discovers. 32 Fast growing machinery show gears up YAMS 2016 – Wednesday 3 February Three years ago, Richard Tasker of York Auction Centre took a huge step into unchartered waters when he launched the first Yorkshire Agricultural Machinery Show, known by many as YAMS. The show was an instant hit. 56 wallstone meets the challenges After six generations, the Maitkins of Wallstone Farm near Matlock have not only survived but are thriving, despite many problems. Ian Wilkinson met an enterprising duo who overcame many obstacles to get where they are today. 56 20 20 MIDLANDS MACHINERY SHOW PULLS IN THE CROWDS More than 7,000 people came from far and wide to get the lowdown on the latest products and advances in agricultural technology at the 2015 second Midlands Machinery Show. 64 LINCOLN’S ARE THE FUTURE FOR ME, SAYS CHRIS Ian Wilkinson headed to Oak Tree Farm, home to the Foulness Aberdeen Angus Herd near Newport not far from Hull, where he met award-winning breeder Chris Page, but times are a-changing here. 64 12 cODDY’S FARM » 48 Marsden farms » 52 Stepney hill farm » 60 Midhope hall farm » 68 Scurf dyke farm Group Editor Patricia Gwynnette [email protected] 01226 321 450 Sales Director Ian Wilkinson [email protected] 01226 321 450 Sales Executive Jadie Horne [email protected] 01226 321 450 Sales Executive Suzanne Whyke [email protected] 01226 321 450 Director Rob Exley [email protected] Director Ian Wilkinson [email protected] Production Tom Cartledge [email protected] Administration Joann Crossley [email protected] Press Releases PR Inbox [email protected] Director Steve Sidebottom [email protected] Finance Director Ryan Exley [email protected] Production Assistant Charlotte Armstrong [email protected] Administration Emma Goodinson [email protected] Fax Your Enquiry 01226 730 825 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronically or mechanically without the consent of Clearview Group Ltd and any of its subsidiaries. Whilst every effort is made to ensure accuracy, this publication does not accept liability for errors, printing or otherwise appearing in this publication. The views expressed by contributors are not necessarily those of the editor or publisher. Subscriptions Sarah Jenkins [email protected] 01226 321 450 All Other Enquiries 01226 321 450 Head Office Unit 2-3 Burleigh Court, Burleigh Street, Barnsley, S70 1XY Follow us on Twitter @farmersmartmag www.farmers-mart.co.uk Dec/Jan 2016 3