The Farmers Mart Feb-Mar 2018 - Issue 55 | Page 3

CONTENTS 3 • FEB/MAR 2018 10 WHY SHOULD YOU CONSIDER GOING ORGANIC 22 Lycetts considers the advantages of why farmers should consider moving to organic farming. 16 A SHOW THAT GROWS A review of this years YAMS show at York Auction Centre. Its now in its fifth year and keeps getting bigger and better. 22 SUCCESS THAT NEVER STANDS STILL 10 Ripon Farm services is one of Yorkshires many businesses and is one of the most successful in the Agricultural sector. 16 40 BLACK GRASS PROBLEM OR MILL AND MIX 40 Chris Berry talks with Rospers of Golden Hill about dealing with Black Grass and other farming success. 44 ENORMOUS CHANGE TO COME Chris Berry discusses arable cropping, environmental concerns and Brexit with Richard Murray Wells at Ness Hall. 52 FENCING AROUND THE FARM An overview on the subject of agricultural fencing, looking at different types, installation and timber preservation. 54 HARD WAY OF LIFE 52 Ian Wilkinison catches up with Dave and Adam Copeland to chat about farming and fencing. 62 44 60 Q&A WITH KIT FRANKLIN Jason recently caught up with Kit Franklin to discuss the Hands-Free Project and the future of farming. 62 AGRICULTURAL AUTOMATION Jason looks at the future of farming and the growth in automation technology with the agricultural industry. 54 Editor Jason Hubbard [email protected] 01226 321 450 60 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] Finance Director Ryan Exley [email protected] Production Tom Cartledge [email protected] Administration Joann Crossley [email protected] Press Releases PR Inbox [email protected] Director Steve Sidebottom [email protected] HR Deb Sidebottom [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. Press Releases Emma Goodinson [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