Norfolk Young Farmers are looking for someone to fill their Competitions co-ordinator role. So if you know of someone who might be interested then please let them know. There is an advert going to press and a copy is in the young farmers section of this website on the left. Entry added: 14 Sep 2017 |
Whole crop beet entries, please.
Entries for the latest whole beet crop competition are now invited. The club's longstanding judge, Ken Matthews will be inspecting whole crops in the last week of August. Entries, please, to the secretary by Monday, August 28 at the very latest. A map showing the field, size and location, with nearest road access, would be appreciated - to the secretary michaelbpollitt@btinternet.com There is no entry fee and the single field must be at least 10 acres. The best two-acre will be judged in September or early October.
Entry added: 08 Aug 2017 |
Record potato entries -
A record dozen entries were judged in the Stalham Farmers' Club's annual potato competition. For the second year, almost every member had entered a different variety. From Clippesby to Catfield and from Happisburgh to Honing, the task was "challenging" as 11 different varieties had to be considered by Greenvale's senior agronomist Denis Walsh. The fields entered ranged from Royal to Russet Burbank and from Desiree to Daisy and Markies to Rooster. And when it came to the final weighing of the crops, there was barely half a mark between the top half dozen places. Mr Walsh was impressed by the overall quality of the processing varieties, which showed great promise.
The results will be announced at the club's annual dinner and prize-giving on Wednesday, March 14.
Entry added: 08 Aug 2017 |
Potato Cup and grain samples - Entries for the club's annual competition are invited. Denis Walsh, of Greenvale, will be judging crops on Monday, August 7. Please send details of the field, location, variety and how to access the field to the secretary. A map would be handy and also a contact number. There is no entry fee. Details to michaelbpollitt@b tinternet.com
And grain samples would also be appreciated. Please reserve a sample - again there is no charge for entries.
Entry added: 21 Jul 2017 |
A church in the heart of Broadland, St Peter's, Brunstead, which was given a new lease of life by a former club president, Roger Beck, has just been re-ridged at a cost of £12,000.
Full story - in The Club's Officers, see left-hand column.
Entry added: 12 Jul 2017 |
Early blackcurrant harvest - One of the earliest starts was made at Stokesby, explained Ed Wharton, who welcomed more than 60 members of Stalham Farmers' club and the East Norfolk NFU branch on a glorious summer's evening. The first fruit of his 200 acres of currants - destined for Ribena - had been picked earlier that day - a week earlier than usual. He had three harvesters, which could each pick about five acres a day but the window of opportunity was narrow because the fruit ripened rapidly in hot weather. After a two-hour tractor and trailer ride, the party returned for a gammon roast supper served by Richard and Debbie Lilwall. Jonathan Deane, chairman, who responded on behalf of the guests, noted that there were 11 enterprises on the farm including about 25 acres of mint - or maybe 12 if a stray ewe and her twin lambs were included! He presented £400 to Mr Wharton on behalf of the Norfolk superheroes charity from the club and the NFU branch.
Entry added: 04 Jul 2017 |
Top trophy - Congratulations to Norfolk's champion farmers, Richard Hirst and his son Robert - both keen members of the club.
Hirst Farms has won the Norfolk County Farm Business Competition, which is run and organised by the Aylsham Agricultural Show Association.
The family enterprise at Ormesby, near Great Yarmouth, qualified for the supreme final in last year's competition.
Now Mr Hirst will welcome members of the association to the traditional farm walk and presentation of prizes on Wednesday, July 12 at 6pm at Mill Farm, North Road, Ormesby NR29 3LE. Please let the secretary know if you'd like to attend - this will help with the arrangements. Entry added: 26 Jun 2017 |
Final reminder -
And a final reminder, if you'd like to join the club's annual farm walk b y invitation of Ed Wharton at family at Winsford Hall, Stokesby, on Monday, July 3, please let the secretary or Christopher Deane at the NFU know as soon as possible. The walk starts at 5pm for 5.15pm.
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Entry added: 26 Jun 2017 |
Calling all guns. Stalham members are invited to take part in the annual match against Holt & District Farmers' Club on Thursday, June 22 at the Mid-Norfolk Shooting School at Taverham. It starts from 5pm - and is a 50-bird shoot, including steak pie and trimmings for £22.50. Steak pie only £8.50. To help with numbers, could you let the secretary know by mid-week, ie June 15 please. Telephone 01603 486997 or michaelbpollitt@btinternet.com
And numbers please for the farm walk and supper by invitation of Ed Wharton and family at Winsford Hall, Stokesby, on Monday, July 3. Meet at 5pm for prompt start at 5.15pm. This is a joint event with East Norfolk branch of the National Farmers' Union. Numbers are limited, so please let the secretary Michael Pollitt or Christopher Deane at the NFU office if you'd like to attend. To assist with the catering and supper, an early indication of numbers would be much appreciated.
Entry added: 09 Jun 2017 |
A service of thanksgiving for the life of John Purling, former Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association chief executive until 2012, will be held at Norwich Cathedral on Monday, May 15 at 1.30pm. A long-standing member of the club, he also served as a committee member for many years. The RNAA will also carry a tribute and obituary on its website later this week. For full obituary - Go to John's Page under the Club's Officers. Entry added: 03 May 2017 |