FARMING EXCELLENCE REWARDED AT THE GREAT YORKSHIRE SHOW
A North Yorkshire farmer has been named as the overall champion of the Yorkshire Agricultural Society’s Tye Trophy Awards. Richard Bramley of Manor Farm, Kelfield near York was announced as winner in the ceremony at England’s premier agricultural event, the Great Yorkshire Show.
The competition rewards excellence in farming and commitment to integrating conservation with commercial agriculture. Farms from across North of England compete for the championship.
Charles Mills, one of the judges and trustee of the Society said: “Richard’s was a very well run farm and his attention to detail, combining conservation and a commercial arable business, was well done. Wild flower meadows have been planted, bird species encouraged and hedgerow management features. His dedication to promoting the farming industry to different groups and particularly to students was impressive.”
He added: “It is vital that conservation in agriculture is not regarded as something only to be considered by environmental enthusiasts, but incorporated into practical, commercial farming. Over the years we have seen some excellent examples of how this can be done, all of which helps encourage others and is vital to the future of British farming.” The ceremony took place on Wednesday 9 July.
Regional winners were:
East Yorkshire: Tim Sellers of Carr House Farm, Foston on the Wolds, Driffield.
Northumberland: Tom Comber of Elwick Farm, Belford near Berwick upon Tweed.
Tyne Tees: Chris, Liz and Harry Hodgson of Piercebridge Farm, Piercebridge, Darlington.
West and South Yorkshire: John Key of Garfield House Farm, Midhopestones, Stocksbridge.
And for North Yorkshire: Richard Bramley of Manor Farm, Kelfield near York.
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10 July, 2014
Media contact: Judy Thompson, PR Manager, Yorkshire Agricultural Society, 01423 546215 or judyt@yas.co.uk
YORKSHIRE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY:
The Yorkshire Agricultural Society was formed in 1837 and is a charity dedicated to supporting the farming industry and rural life. The Society is the organiser of the annual farming and country showcase, the Great Yorkshire Show and its sister event, Countryside Live. Both take place at the Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate, North Yorkshire and are flagship events for agriculture and rural life. Dates for the 2015 Great Yorkshire Show are Tuesday 14 – Thursday 16 July, and for this year’s Countryside Live Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 October.
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