The Farmers Mart Jun/Jul 2014 - Issue 34 | Page 3

CONTENTS JUN/JUL » ISSUE 34 25 EVENTS » 37 ARABLE » 45 CATTLE » 54 DAIRY » 56 SHEEP » 62 BUTCHERY » 64 PROPERTY » 70 MACHINERY 8 The future’s bright … the future’s Green! Chris Berry meets Chris and Kate Jeffery of Green’s Farm Supplies and Green’s Country Store in Thirsk. 22 Protect against ‘agri-crime’ Exploring the features and benefits of correctly specifying security products into farm buildings. 40 Man of Mushrooms Chris Berry talks with Trevor Fothergill of Park Lodge Farm, Topcliffe. 42 Buyers flock to Leyburn Chris Berry talks with auctioneer Stephen Walker. 48 Making it pay for two families 26 YORKSHIRE TRIUMPHS AGAIN AT HARROGATE! After the mammoth turnout of 2.5m spectators for the Tour de France, Yorkshire was once again in the spotlight in July as thousands flocked to the Great Yorkshire Show, England’s biggest agricultural event. Chris Berry visits the Wise family at Hall Farm, Skipton-on-Swale. 58 York Auction Centre - A thriving hub of businesses You might be forgiven for thinking that York Auction Centre is just about selling machinery and livestock. 16 32 IAN WILKINSON went along to Rob Royd Farm Shop to find out more – and try out the Pork Scratching bread! Chris Berry visited Wood Farm just outside Shiptonby-Beningborough, run by Claire Sherry and her mum, Helen Sellers, who also run a successful B&B. A Yorkshire success story with a difference Group Editor Patricia Gwynnette [email protected] 01226 321 450 Features Editor Chris Berry [email protected] 01226 321 450 Woman power at Wood Farm Sales Director Ian Wilkinson [email protected] 01226 321 450 Sales & Marketing Nicola Robson [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. To read more, visit www.farmers-mart.co.uk Press Releases PR Manager [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 FarmersMart Jun/Jul 2014 3