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
2022 Garden & Allotment competition results
Considered as the most prestigious garden competition in the West Dorset area, the Melplash Agricultural Society’s Annual Gardens and Allotments Competition is open to all residents within a 12-mile radius of Melplash Village Church. Each year the competition celebrates the hard work and pride that people put into their gardens. All types and sizes of gardens and allotments are encouraged […] Continue Reading
2022 Annual General Meeting
It was confirmed at the Melplash Agricultural Society’s Annual General Meeting that this year’s Melplash Show will be going ahead on Thursday 25 August, 2022. The well-attended meeting took place in the Salway Ash Village Hall and also had an online audience. The current President, Nigel Jones and Chairman, James Vickery were both re-elected and are looking forward to at […] Continue Reading
2021 Hedgelaying and Ploughing match results
This year’s Melplash Agricultural Society’s annual Hedgelaying & Ploughing Match took place in almost perfect weather – not only good for the competitors but also for the many spectators who came along to watch this traditional rural spectacle. The Match took place at Hingsdon, near Netherbury, by kind permission of James Bowditch, Elizabeth and Louis Findlay and Messrs Symes, and […] Continue Reading
Hedgelaying Taster Day by Russell Woodham
After a very hot Saturday preparing and clearing out the hedge at Wyke Farm near Chedington, we were ready for this years Taster Day organised by the Melplash Agricultural Society. A very muggy Sunday morning welcomed the participants from as far afield as Stonehenge. Due to expecting very hot weather we briefed participants and very quickly got into our work […] Continue Reading
Discover Farming @ Vurlands Farm exceeds expectations!
The Melplash Agricultural Society’s Discover Farming @ Vurlands Animal Farm event exceeded all expectation! The interactive learning experience that aims to educate young people where food comes from, and the importance of agriculture and the countryside was attended by 1000 visitors throughout the day. Society Director and Discover Farming Chairman, Marcus Beresford explains: “Communicating with the next generation is vital […] Continue Reading
Frogmary Green Farm……Food for Thought
Frogmary Green Farm in South Petherton is farmed by Nick and Claire Bragg. They are this year’s winners of the Melplash Agricultural Society’s Large Farm class (over 600 acres) in our recent competition. “It was a huge honour to be winners of the large Farms Competition especially with so many diverse businesses in the category. We are also very proud […] Continue Reading
Looking to the future with Rampisham Hill Farm
Rampisham Hill Farm in Hooke is farmed by David and Ruth Wilkins. They were delighted to be this year’s winners of the Melplash Agricultural Societys Best Managed and cultivated small farm (199 acres and under). David commented, ‘It was fantastic to be able to have the farm competitions back again this year. Expecting a large number of entries after the […] 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
Discover Farming @ Vurlands Farm!
BRINGING FARMING AND THE WORKING COUNTRYSIDE TO LIFE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE! Although the Melplash Agricultural Society’s flagship event, the Melplash Show, is cancelled for 2021, the Society is extremely excited to be able to hold a special Discover Farming event aimed at under 12s at Vurlands Animal Farm located in Swyre just outside Bridport (DT2 9DB) on Thursday 26th August […] Continue Reading