Results of 2010 Farm Competition

There are 3 categories: small [farms with an area up to 300 acres], medium [farms with an area of over 301 acres and under 600 acres], large [farms with 601 and over acres]

The judges assess the management and cultivation of the farm, as well as management of the livestock.  They will look at the profitability of the farm, the farming system, crops, livestock, machinery, tidiness, etc.  All farms are also judged for their conservation and environmental practise and management.  A special award is given for the best ley in each category.

Small Farm [up to 300 acres] - Judge: Mr Richard Davies

Winner of The R M Gillingham Memorial Perpetual Challenge Cup

Mr & Mrs Geddes, Colesmoor Farm, Toller Pocorrum

2^nd        Mr Harris-Jarvis, Rowden Farm, Long Bredy

3^rd         Messrs E & IW Studley, Windsor Farm, Broadwindsor

Best conservation and environmental practice & winner of the Kitson & Trotman Perpetual cup  – Mr Solly, Fern Down Farm, Wynford Eagle,

Best Ley – Mr Harris-Jarvis, Rowden Farm, Long Bredy

Medium Farm [301 acres to 600 acres] - Judges:  Mr John Ladd and Mr Sam Briant-Evans

Winner of THE BURROUGH PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUP

Mr S Raymond, Childhay Organic Dairy, Blackdown

2^nd        Mr & Mrs B Newman, Larkham Farm, Holywell,

3^rd         Mr JRB Bowditch, Cooper Dean Estates, Parnham Park Farm

Best conservation and environmental practice & winner of the Kitson & Trotman Perpetual cup  – Mr & Mrs K Goodfellow, Higher Silkhay Farm, Netherbury

Best Ley – Mr & Mrs B Newman, Larkham Farm, Holywell,

Large Farm [over 601 acres +] - Judges:  Mr David Clothier and Mr James Tabor.

Winner of The Sir David Williams, Bart Memorial Perpetual Challenge cup

Mr A Butler, Crutchley Farms, Mappercombe Farm, Nettlecombe,

2^nd        Mr & Mrs Streatfeild, Denhay Farms Ltd, Broadoak,

3^rd         Mr R Bugler, Lower House Farm, Bettiscombe

Best conservation and environmental practice & winner of the Kitson & Trotman Perpetual cup  – Mr A Butler, Crutchley Farms, Mappercombe Farm, Nettlecombe

Best Ley – Mr R Bugler, Lower House Farm, Bettiscombe

Dan Newman, Vice Chairman of The Melplash Agricultural Society commented;

“It was a privilege to have the opportunity to see the dedicated work of local farmers. The judges were extremely impressed with the standards of all the entries and thoroughly enjoyed their time with us here in West Dorset”.