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3 days ago
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Cutting-edge farming tech to be spotlighted at Great Yorkshire Show
Cutting-edge agricultural technology will be spotlighted as part of a new feature at this year's Great Yorkshire Show. The new Machinery Demonstration Ring will make its debut at the 166th edition of the show, which will run this year from Tuesday, July 8 to Friday, July 11. The ring will host daily demonstrations of modern farming equipment by manufacturers and dealerships, with accompanying commentary for the benefit of spectators. Featured demonstrations at the Machinery Demonstration Ring will include the John Deere Auto Steer Tractor (demonstrated by Ripon Farm Services); the Fendt Combine, with 24ft header (demonstrated by Brockhills of Yorkshire); Siromer Tractors' range of compact tractors; and the latest products from Krone, in conjunction with Krone UK (demonstrated by Carrs Billington). The show holds special significance this year for one particular farm machinery businessman, Geoff Brown MBE, chairman of Ripon Farm Services, who is the 2025 show's president. To mark Mr Brown's show presidency, a new John Deere S7-850 combine harvester with a 35ft header will be displayed on the President's Lawn. Another longstanding trade exhibitor at the Show, Russells, will display a T7 tractor with a forage box, alongside machinery from Krone. Elsewhere, farming TikTok and YouTube star Joe Seels will spotlight machinery at the show as part of a new YouTube series, Great Yorkshire Show: Behind the Scenes. Mr Seels, who farms near Doncaster, said: "Farming machinery has changed so much, and it gets more and more innovative all the time. "The features that are now in modern tractor cabs are mind-blowing. "As a farmer, you have a level of control to be so precise about what you are doing, and this means you can be really productive and efficient when it comes to drilling seeds, spraying crops, and producing food. "The Great Yorkshire Show is a great place to be to get a sense of how high-tech farming has become." Rachel Coates, show director, said: "The new Machinery Ring is another exciting addition to the Great Yorkshire Show. "It is a fantastic example of how the show continues to innovate, while both celebrating and educating about how modern machinery is at the heart of food production. "Highlighting machinery in this way also demonstrates how different skills, such as engineering and mechanical design, offer routes into agricultural careers." The new Machinery Demonstration Ring will be situated near Brown Gate. Great Yorkshire Show: Behind the Scenes episodes, recapping the day's action, will be uploaded every evening of the show at The Great Yorkshire Show app can be downloaded via More information about the show is available at Discounted farmer tickets, which can be used on any day of the show, are also being offered, with more information available at
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Helen Skelton, Matt Baker, and more to appear at Great Yorkshire Show
Celebrities from the farming world are set to appear at the 166th Great Yorkshire Show. TV presenters Helen Skelton and Matt Baker MBE, Rob and Dave Nicholson from Cannon Hall Farm, and Peter Wright from Channel 5's The Yorkshire Vet will all be on the Ariat GYS Stage at the show, which will take place in Harrogate from Tuesday, July 8, to Friday, July 11. The celebrities will take part in a series of chat shows, hosted by TV presenter Christine Talbot, at 11am and 3pm on each day of the show. Helen Skelton, who grew up on a farm, said: "I am excited about being at the show again. "Last year I met some really lovely people, all of whom had the countryside at heart, and it will be great to hear from more this year." Rob Nicholson from Cannon Hall Farm said: "We had a great time last year, meeting a wide range of people interested in the countryside and agriculture and being able to share stories of what we have learned along the way." Matt Baker MBE, who has been a regular guest at the show, said: "The Great Yorkshire Show has been part of my life for many years and, every time I visit, I see or learn something new, so I can't wait to see what the 2025 show will bring. Peter Wright, from Channel 5's The Yorkshire Vet, said: "As a vet it is always a pleasure to see the very best animals showcased from throughout the UK here on my doorstep at the Great Yorkshire Show. "Being a proud Yorkshireman I consider it a privilege to be part of the show." The Ariat GYS Stage will also host the Fashion Show for the first time, featuring brands such as Ariat, Manteaux, Maude & Fox, Lakeland Leather, British Wool, and TOG24. The Fashion Show will take place at 1pm each day. Farming YouTuber and TikTok star Joe Seels will be on the catwalk every day, and radio presenter Georgey Spanswick will star in Tuesday's Fashion Show. Around 8,500 animals will be exhibited at the Great Yorkshire Show this year, while industry developments will be showcased at the Innovation Zone, as well as being discussed by the Future Farmers of Yorkshire at their Breakfast Meeting, on the Ariat GYS Stage, on Wednesday, July 9 at 8am. Free shuttle buses are operated by The Harrogate Bus Company every day of the Great Yorkshire Show. The buses run every 10 minutes, from Harrogate Bus Station (next to the Railway Station) to the Showground's White Gate, starting at 7.30am; the last bus departs the Showground at 7pm. Tickets are on sale now from
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Helen Skelton, Matt Baker, and more confirmed for Great Yorkshire Show
Celebrities from the farming world have been unveiled for the Ariat GYS Stage at the 166th Great Yorkshire Show. TV presenters Helen Skelton and Matt Baker MBE, Rob and Dave Nicholson of Cannon Hall Farm, and Peter Wright of Channel 5's The Yorkshire Vet, will appear on the Ariat GYS Stage in a series of chat shows hosted by TV presenter Christine Talbot. For the first time, the Fashion Show will also be held on the Ariat GYS Stage. Farming YouTuber and TikTok star Joe Seels will be on the catwalk every day, and radio presenter Georgey Spanswick will appear during Tuesday's Fashion Show. The Ariat GYS Stage timetable will be the same on each day of the Great Yorkshire Show, which runs, this year, from Tuesday, July 8 to Friday, July 11. Celebrity chat shows are scheduled to take place at 11am and 3pm each day, while the Fashion Show will be at 1pm each day. Tickets are only available to purchase in advance (not on the door), with more information available at The Great Yorkshire Show YouTube channel is available at The Great Yorkshire Show app can be downloaded via
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Business
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On this day in 2024: 'old York meets New York' during trade mission
On this day in 2024, the York Press reported that a delegation from York had arrived in New York on a four-day mission to boost trade and friendship ties with the US city. The delegation included the Lord Mayor of York, the Archbishop of York, representatives from the University of York and York St John, and business leaders. They were set to take part in a series of business networking events and discussions, including a mini 'Great Yorkshire Show' (to promote York and North Yorkshire) at the British Consulate General. The visit, billed as 'old York meets New York,' was to culminate in a special service at Saint Thomas Church on Fifth Avenue, where a friendship 'ledger stone,' designed and carved at York Minster, was to be unveiled. This ledger stone was to mark a century of friendship between the cities: New York presented York with a memorial tablet, alongside a message from the then US President, in 1924. Sarah Czarnecki, president of York and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, said: "Trade missions like this were once commonplace but they have become expensive. "Each business is paying for their own flights and accommodation and we have designed an itinerary to ensure business connections are made. "This is a forward-thinking move by the Chamber to provide a valuable opportunity for those looking to explore new markets." The trade mission was organised by the West and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, with the Minster leading on the ceremonial aspects of the visit.
