The Farmers Mart Oct-Nov 2017 - Issue 53 | Page 3

OCT/NOV 2017 • ISSUE 53 CONTENTS 10 10 BEWARE OF UNDER INSURANCE Belmont Regency Ltd reports an increasing number of claims which have been under insured, so the company offers farmers some extra advice and support. 18 18 CAN SMART TECHNOLOGY COMBAT THE FOOD CRISIS? Smart tech is changing product management from farm to fork. 16 TURNING UP THE HEAT FOR RURAL HOMES Rural Funding Services unlocks government cash to improve old and inefficient heating systems running on oil, kerosene or liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) – so saving farmers significant amounts of money. 26 HOW DIVORCE CAN AFFECT FARMING FAMILIES Farming is a stressful business and often a family business - and this can put an immense strain on marriages. Victor Collins, partner and solicitor at Nelsons Solicitors, explains how complex divorce on a family farm can be. 34 LIVER, ONIONS & SHOW CATTLE SUCCESS FOR SPENNITHORNE COUPLE Chris Berry talks with Jackie Marwood at Thirsk Mart’s Gavel Café. 52 COMPETITION SPIRIT STAYS STRONG NEAR STEEL CITY! Ian Wilkinson discovered some surprises on the edge of the busy metropolis of Sheffield – once the mighty ‘Steel City. 34 26 56 A GREAT TEAM - MAKING IT WORK AT QUARRY VIEW FARM Farmers are hardy people, by and large. Ian Wilkinson recently met up with Rob and Callay Brownbridge of Quarry View Farm at Hensall near Goole who are certainly no exception. 56 52 27 ARABLE » 28 MARRICK ABBEY FARM » 38 CATTLE » 44 PROVIDENCE FARM » 48 SUMMER LODGE » 60 MACHINERY Group Editor Patricia Gwynnette patricia@cvgroup.co.uk 01226 321 450 Sales Director Ian Wilkinson ian@cvgroup.co.uk 01226 321 450 Sales Executive Jadie Horne jadie@cvgroup.co.uk 01226 321 450 Sales Executive Suzanne Whyke suzanne@cvgroup.co.uk 01226 321 450 Director Rob Exley rob@cvgroup.co.uk Director Ian Wilkinson ian@cvgroup.co.uk Production Tom Cartledge tom@cvgroup.co.uk Administration Joann Crossley joann@cvgroup.co.uk Press Releases PR Inbox pr@cvgroup.co.uk Director Steve Sidebottom steve@cvgroup.co.uk Finance Director Ryan Exley ryan@cvgroup.co.uk Production Assistant Charlotte Armstrong charlotte@cvgroup.co.uk Administration Emma Goodinson emma@cvgroup.co.uk 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 Nicole Glentworth pr@cvgroup.co.uk 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 Oct/Nov 2017 3