The Melplash Agricultural Society’s Farms and Crops competition recognises and celebrates good practice among West Dorset farmers, assessing their husbandry, financial and business skills, as well as their commitment to caring for the countryside. Each farm is visited by a team of judges who walk the farm to look at the husbandry of crops and livestock, how well the environment […] Continue Reading
2025 Flock Competition results
The annual Melplash Agricultural Society’s flock competition rewards farmers in the area for their shepherding and flock management skills. It is open to sheep farmers who live within twelve miles of Melplash village church who keep sheep for breeding whether commercial, pedigree or rare breeds. There are classes for small, medium and large flocks. The judge for the small and […] Continue Reading
2024 Farm & Crop competition results
The Melplash Agricultural Society’s Farms and Crops competition recognises the energy, commitment and dedication of our local farmers as they grow and produce the food we eat and look after our beautiful countryside. The competition is open to all sizes of farms and small holdings within a 12-mile radius of Melplash Village Church. Each farm entered is visited by a […] Continue Reading
2024 Flock Competition Results
The annual Melplash Agricultural Society’s flock competition rewards farmers in the area for their shepherding and flock management skills. It is open to sheep farmers who live within 12 miles of Melplash village church who keep sheep for breeding whether commercial, pedigree or rare breeds. There are classes for small, medium and large flocks. The Small and medium flock categories […] Continue Reading
2023 Farm & Crop competition results
The Melplash Agricultural Society’s Farms & Crops competition recognises the hard work and dedication of our local farmers as they grow and produce the food we eat and look after our beautiful countryside. The competition is open to all size farms and small holdings within a 12-mile radius of Melplash Village Church. There are four categories Small, Medium and Large […] Continue Reading
2023 Flock competition results
The annual Melplash Agricultural Society’s flock competition rewards farmers in the area for their shepherding and flock management skills. It is open to sheep farmers who live within 12 miles of Melplash village church who keep sheep for breeding whether commercial, pedigree or rare breeds. There are classes for small, medium and large flocks. The Small and medium flock categories […] Continue Reading
2022 Farm & Crop competition results
The Melplash Agricultural Society’s Farms & Crops Competition recognises the hard work and dedication of our local farmers as they grow and produce the food we eat and look after our beautiful countryside. “The Farms and crops competition is a huge part of what the Melplash Agricultural Society is all about. It encourages pride and healthy competitiveness in all aspects […] Continue Reading
2021 Farm and Crop Competition Results
The annual Melplash Agricultural Society’s Farms competition gives farmers living within a 12 miles radius of Melplash village church, the opportunity to gain recognition for their business skills, good husbandry and dedication to looking after the countryside. There are 3 farm categories – Small ( up to199 acres), Medium (200 – 599 acres) and Large (over 600 acres). Each category […] Continue Reading
Rampisham Hill Farm win both the Melplash Agricultural Society Farm and Flock competition
Rampisham Hill Farm in Hooke is farmed by David and Ruth Wilkins. They are this year’s winners of both the Melplash Agricultural Society’s medium sized flocks (51-300 ewes) competition and the Best Managed and cultivated farm (199 acres and under) and are justifiably proud of this achievement. ‘We are very pleased to have been awarded first place both for our […] Continue Reading
2019 Farm Competition Results
The annual Melplash Agricultural Society’s Farms competition gives farmers living within a 12 miles radius of Melplash village church, the opportunity to gain recognition for their business skills, good husbandry and dedication to looking after the countryside. There are 4 categories – Small ( up to199 acres), Medium (200 – 599 acres) Large (over 600 acres) and Specialist Dairy. Each […] Continue Reading