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CONTENTS
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8 WILLOW, WINE & WEDDINGS
ARE THE NEW MARKET PLACE
Chris Berry discovers how Henry Wilson in
South Cave finds ways forward at Market
Place Farm in South Cave & Broomfleet in the
East Riding.
12
12 MONTY REIGNS SUPREME
AT BEEF EXPO 17
More than 4,000 visitors attended Beef Expo,
organised by the National Beef Association,
which recently took place at Stoneleigh Park
in Warwickshire.
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30 PENNINE PROMISE PAYS OFF
Turning a hobby into a business is never easy,
but Mark John and James Feather did just
that when they set up their specialist Land/
Range Rover and 4x4 centre back in 2008.
THE GREAT YORKSHIRE SHOW
It’s unmissable, England’s premier agricultural event –
check out our preview on page 36.
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52 GETTING THE MESSAGE
ACROSS IN A POSITIVE WAY
Chris Berry talks about farming’s future and
Salers cattle with new NFU West Riding
county chairman Rachel Hallos, who is
relishing new role.
66 CONNECTING WITH THE PUBLIC
THROUGH MILK, MEAT AND MUSIC
Chris Berry visits ‘Oscar’ winners the Ross
family in Morthen.
52
70 HISTORIC TIME FOR NFU TO
MAKE FARMING’S VOICE HEARD
Chris Berry talks with NFU York East county
chairman Andrew Harrison at Rayslack House,
West Lutton, who is urging farmers to come
together to ensure the best deal from Brexit.
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