2024 Flock Competition – entries now open!

Entries for our annual flock competition are now open and judging will take place on Wednesday 26th June 2024.  Our judges this year are Mr Richard Parry-Jones from Stoke sub Hamdon (large flocks) and Mr James Stephens from Crediton (small & medium flocks).  The competition is open to large, medium and small flocks who keep sheep for breeding whether commercial, […] 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

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

2019 Flock Competition results

The results are in for the annual Melplash Agricultural Society’s flock competition which rewards farmers in the area for their shepherding and flock management skills.   It is open to sheep farmers with large, medium and small flocks who keep sheep for breeding whether commercial, pedigree or rare breed and live within 12 miles of Melplash village church. The Competition was […] Continue Reading

2018 Farm Competition Results

Every year the Melplash Agricultural Society invites local farmers who live within a 12 mile radius of Melplash village church to take part in the Society’s farm competition.   Each farm entered is visited by a team of judges who walk the farm to look at the husbandry of crops and the livestock, how well the environment is cared for, the […] Continue Reading

2018 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 with large, medium and small flocks who keep sheep for breeding whether commercial, pedigree or rare breed and live within 12 miles of Melplash village church.    The winners will be awarded their cups by the […] Continue Reading