• DEC / JAN 2024 CONTENTS 3
• DEC / JAN 2024 CONTENTS 3
10 Mark your calendars for an event like no other Farmstar gear up to make their annual Open Day unmatched . Join them on January 25th for an informative and engaging day with exclusive deals .
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19 Kickstart the New Year at the Ripon Farm Services Show Now in its 20th year , the event promises to showcase the latest in agricultural machinery , technology and much more !
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24 Crowning of Queen of Hearts for Borderway Agri Expo British farmers believe there is a “ A bright future ” - was the takeaway message from the UK ’ s leading autumn livestock showcase , Cumbria ’ s Borderway Agri Expo .
28 Efficiency , sustainability and supporting the best of the next generation Efficiency and sustainability were key themes at this year ’ s Midlands Machinery Show , with farmers focusing on both to ensure a profitable future .
50 Get ready for how drones will help your farm Chris Berry talks with Andrew Manfield about his passion for arable farming and his use of new technology .
32 YAMS Prepares to Celebrate 10th Anniversary After attracting a record 15,000 visitors in 2023 , read how YAMS is preparing to celebrate its 10th anniversary on the 7th February at the York Auction Centre . 50 54
54 Prestigious prizes keep coming cattle farm ’ s way Farm Manager , Clive Rowland , tells us about his quality pedigree Limousin herd at Garrowby Farm .
58 All change : to Wagyu cattle and solar power at Scurf Dyke Chris Berry talks with Roy Thompson at Scurf Dyke Farm about the momentous decision to move away from dairying .
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64 Diamond Anniversary at Studdah Farm 60 years since the Pratt family moved in , Chris Berry talks with James Pratt of Studdah Farm and Studdah Holsteins .
68 Going back to his roots “ It ’ s great to be back on a farm and to be farming in my own right .” Ted Staveley tells us of his journey back to farming life .
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