Museum Hosts Powerful Portrait of Rural Women
A compelling story of rural women’s integral role as part of modern, forward-thinking countryside enterprises is being shared by the Women in Farming Network at Ryedale Folk Museum. Photography [...]
Sell-Out Springtime Live a Huge Success
Thousands of visitors flocked to Springtime Live today for the sell-out event which celebrated farming, food and the countryside. More than 4,000 visitors enjoyed a feast of activities including [...]
New CEO for Yorkshire Agricultural Society Announced
Allister Nixon, the Chief Operating Officer at Castle Howard Estate Limited, has been announced as the new Chief Executive to replace Nigel Pulling. Nigel is retiring from the Yorkshire [...]
Society Chief Executive To Retire
Chief executive of the Yorkshire Agricultural Society Nigel Pulling, is due to retire after over 20 years at the helm. Nigel will retire from his role in March 2022 after overseeing a number of [...]
Vast untapped potential for rural tourism in Yorkshire
Income from tourism in the Yorkshire countryside can be boosted if rural businesses capitalise on a growing desire for authentic experiences. That was the message from Yorkshire Dales marketeer [...]
Nuffield Scholar to study how regenerative farming can increase profit
A Yorkshire farmer has been awarded a Nuffield Scholarship to study how the introduction of livestock onto arable farms can heal soils, have a net positive impact on the earth and make financial [...]
Lord Lieutenant to give positive farming message at Plough Service
Yorkshire’s farming community will be celebrated at Ripon Cathedral with the support of the Lord Lieutenant of North Yorkshire. Johanna Ropner will give an address at the Cathedral’s traditional [...]
Last Tickets Remaining for Two Big Yorkshire Farming Events
Two inspirational farming events will be held at the Pavilions of Harrogate next month – with last few tickets remaining! The Women In Farming annual conference will feature a series of guest [...]
Prince’s Countryside Fund Supports YAS Farmer Health Checks with £10K Grant
Free farmer health checks run by the Yorkshire Agricultural Society have been given a £10,000 boost. Thanks to funding from The Prince’s Countryside Fund, the YAS can now roll out more free [...]
The Farm Retail Association Announces Yorkshire Agricultural Society As New Management Team
The Farm Retail Association (FRA) has announced its appointment of the Yorkshire Agricultural Society (YAS) as its new management team. YAS’s appointment by the national body which represents [...]