Prejudice highlighted in debate on role of women in agriculture
The role of women in agriculture and whether special women-only agricultural training events and schemes are needed were debated at the Turriff Show yesterday.
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Simmental heifer a Sterling winner at Turriff Show
A Simmental cow from Reece Simmers of Backmuir, Keith, took the supreme champion of champions accolade at a sunny Turriff Show yesterday.
Praise heaped on Turriff Show organisers for bringing in new crowds
Organisers of the Turriff Show have been heaped with praise for bringing an entirely new audience to the traditional farming event.
Turriff Show organisers encouraged by reaction to new food and drink effort
It's one of the most renowned events on the north east calendar.
Turriff prepares for tens of thousands of visitors for annual show
Thousands of people are expected in a north-east town this weekend for Scotland’s largest two-day agricultural show.
MSPs seeking views on proposed livestock worrying Bill
An MSP campaigning for a proposed members’ Bill to tackle incidents of dogs attacking livestock will visit the Turriff Show next week to raise awareness.
SPONSORED: Farm succession planning can be a relief to the next generation
“In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” This regularly quoted line from Benjamin Franklin continues to be as true today as it was in 1789 when he wrote it.
Turriff Show: Cash injection will make for a new experience
It may be the biggest two-day agricultural show in the north-east but this year people will be flocking to Turriff see more than just the livestock.
Gin joining Turriff Show for the first time
Local producers and their stories will play a key role this year and one duo in particular are looking forward to setting up temporary home in the new Turriff pavilion.
New food and drink pavilion one of the many highlights at this year’s Turriff Show
Organisers of the north-east's biggest agricultural show are promising visitors a taste of something new this year.
Turriff husband and wife team to return to annual show
Nothing symbolises the investment in local food and drink more than the attendance of bakers Florence and May.
Turriff Show vice president who stalked wife fined and handed non-harrassment order
A top official at one of Scotland’s biggest agriculture events has been fined £750 and given a two-year non-harassment order after being convicted of stalking his estranged wife.
Food and drink boost with new pristine pavilion at 2019 Turriff Show
A new food and drink pavilion will be introduced at this year’s Turriff Show after £70,000 of investment.
Vice-president of Turriff Show found guilty of stalking estranged wife
The vice-president of the Turriff Show has been found guilty of stalking his estranged wife.
Turriff Show food and drink expansion to help tell the story of north-east produce
Organisers of one of the biggest agricultural shows in the north-east have revealed plans to make it even better - and appeal to more people.
Tractor trek raises over £15,000 for cancer charities
A group of tractor enthusiasts who travelled the 230 miles from Turriff to Orkney have raised over £15,000 for cancer charities.
Aberdeenshire pig farmer named NFUS Unsung Hero
A well-known pig farmer is this year’s recipient of NFU Scotland’s (NFUS) north-east region Unsung Hero award.
Tomintoul Charolais toast of Turriff Show
It was the Charolais cow from father and son duo John and Raymond Irvine of Inverlochy, Tomintoul, which took the supreme champion of champions title at a gloriously sunny Turriff Show yesterday.
Plenty to see in horse rings at Turriff Show
Riders and equine enthusiasts were out in force at the Turriff Show.
Brexit debates at north-east show
Visitors to the Turriff Show yesterday were keen to discuss Brexit and the affects it will have on agriculture in the north-east.
Thousands flock to Turriff Show as two-day event begins
Thousands from across the north-east flocked to Turriff on Sunday as Scotland’s largest two-day agricultural show began.
Lots on offer to public and traders at the Turriff Show
The Turriff Show, which runs on August 5-6, is the biggest two-day agricultural show in Scotland.
Judges looking for the best in class at the Turriff Show
Some of the finest livestock from across the north will go on show next month at the Turriff Show.
Scottish National Simmental Show returns to Turriff
The Scottish National Simmental Cattle Show is set to take place at this year’s Turriff Show in August.
Council funding sought to help with the running of Turriff show
Council funding is being sought to help with the running of the north-east’s largest agricultural show.
Residents get say on future of north-east public park
Aberdeenshire Council and a local community group have a launched a consultation on the future of a north-east public park.
Turriff Show organisers purchase more land
Turriff Show organisers, the Turriff District Agricultural Association (TDAA), has purchased a neighbouring field to the showground.
Agrii unveiled as new major sponsor for the Turriff Show
Agronomy firm Agrii has been unveiled as the new sponsor for the Turriff Show for the next two years.
Jimmy Buchan: Sustainable, responsible, provenance – it’s our future
This summer is providing a bumper harvest for our fishermen especially chasing the ‘pink gold’ Langoustine – Dublin Bay Prawn – Norwegian Lobster Langastino – Cigalas or its Latin name Nepthrop Nervegicas but to us fishers it’s just a “Praan” (prawn) to give it a few more names.
Farm assurance schemes branded ‘industry parasites’
The operators of farm assurance schemes such as Red Tractor and Quality Meat Scotland were branded “industry parasites” during a debate on post-Brexit farming.
Whiskey holds key to perfect birthday for cattle breeder at Turriff Show
Two well-known livestock breeders from the north-east celebrated their birthdays by taking home the supreme show champion of champions and reserve titles at the Turriff Show.
Organisers of 153rd Turriff Show praise crowds who came out despite poor weather
Organisers of the Turriff Show praised crowds who turned out for the second day of the event despite poor weather.