NEWS
Outstanding contribution - A special award for an outstanding contribution over many years was made to Christopher Deane. The President's Cup, awarded from time to time, was presented by the Lord Lieutenant of Norfolk, the Lady Dannatt, and George Gay, the current president, to Mr Deane, who is also an honorary life vice-president. For the full list of prizes and awards for the 2024 season - go to Competitions or Cups and Trophy's. [31/03/25]
Chairman's thanks - Jon Pye thanked speakers, members and especially the vice-chairman Jason Cantrill and the committee for support over the last
12 months. He said that there had been much interest in a proposed project to plan virus-resistant Dutch elm trees on members' farms across east Norfolk, thanks to the support of The Tree Council. - Full report, see Minutes and Reports.
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Thanks to Norfolk's farmers - Lady Dannatt, Lord Lieutenant of Norfolk and president of the Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association, praised the county's farmers, scientists and researchers for continuing the drive to feed the nation. Full story, see Minutes and Reports. [31/03/25]
Party spirit - A gallery of more than 125 photographs, including the award of prizes and trophies, captured the lively mood at the club's latest highly successful annual dinner at Salhouse Lodge. Simon Finlay took the photographs. See the Photo Gallery Annual Dinner 2025! [31/03/25]
Annual farm walk diary date - By invitation of the Crown Point estate, members of Stalham Farmers' Club and east Norfolk branch of the National Farmers' Union will be visiting on Wednesday,, July .2. Themes likely to be highlighted may include the estate's mint and mustard growing as well as range of arable cropping. Further details to be announced in due course but the visit is expected to start, promptly at 6pm from Hill Farm, Kirby Bedon, near Norwich. A light supper, and refreshments will be provided as as last year's successful event at Blickling. [19/02/25]