Staffordshire & Birmingham Agricultural Society

29/08/2025

✨ The latest Society Newsletter is live!
Don’t miss all the updates 👉

https://mailchi.mp/9b714e72812b/staffordshire-birmingham-agricultural-society-newsletter-december-8336572

Eccleshall District Agricultural society Stafford District Agricultural Society Uttoxeter Agricultural Society Lichfield and district agricultural society Burton Agric Society

We’re delighted to bring you the latest update from the Staffordshire & Birmingham Agricultural Society. Every couple of months we share Society news, event updates, competition highlights, and key information to keep you connected with everything happening across our agricultural community.

29/08/2025

WEBINAR: Can farms reach net zero and thrive?

The Harper Adams Future Farm is a Climate Farm Demo farm aiming to reach net zero by 2040. We have 3 experts including farm director Richard Hooper to find out:

✅The practical steps being taken on farm to reduce emissions
✅The challenges faced when aiming to maintain productivity and reduce emissions
✅Examples of innovative practices helping farms to achieve net zero
✅How to build a more resilient farming business while achieving net zero

🕒6:30pm
🗓️Wednesday 17th September
📍Zoom

Visit www.rase.org.uk/events to sign up now!

29/08/2025

** DEADLINE EXTENDED UNTIL 15TH SEPTEMBER ** PLEASE SHARE **

🚀 Are YOU the next Young Entrepreneur in Farming? 🐑🚜🌾
We’re on the lookout for passionate, driven, and forward-thinking young people making a real impact in agriculture! Whether you're running your own enterprise, developing innovative farming methods, or making waves in your local farming community — we want to hear from you.

🏆 The Young Entrepreneurs Competition 2025 is now OPEN for entries!

This is your chance to gain recognition, grow your network, and share your story.
📌 Who can enter?
✔️ Aged 35 or under
✔️ Living in Staffordshire or within 10 miles of the county boundary
💻 Apply online today:
👉 https://www.staffscountyshowground.co.uk/young.../

Tag a young farmer or rural business owner who deserves the spotlight! 🌟

27/08/2025

See National Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs original post below for information and contact details ⬇

27/08/2025

🚜🌾 The Uttoxeter Agricultural Society District Annual Ploughing & Hedgelaying Match takes place on Saturday 13th September 2025, 9.00am prompt at Kingstone Hall, Kingstone, Uttoxeter (by kind permission of JB & RT Bettson).

📖 The full programme is now available online 👉
https://www.staffscountyshowground.co.uk/district-ploughing-and-hedgelaying-matches/

Come along and see traditional skills in action – a great day out celebrating farming heritage and countryside craft. 🌿✨

20/08/2025

20/08/2025

20/08/2025

Fancy a run out with your vintage/classic tractor /machine. Why not bring it to the Burton Ploughing match on Saturday 6th September at Dunstall Crossroads, Burton on Trent, DE13 8BL

Free breakfast bap to all exhibitors

10/08/2025

🚀 Are YOU the next Young Entrepreneur in Farming? 🐑🚜🌾

We’re on the lookout for passionate, driven, and forward-thinking young people making a real impact in agriculture! Whether you're running your own enterprise, developing innovative farming methods, or making waves in your local farming community — we want to hear from you.

🏆 The Young Entrepreneurs Competition 2025 is now OPEN for entries!
This is your chance to gain recognition, grow your network, and share your story.

📌 Who can enter?
✔️ Aged 35 or under
✔️ Living in Staffordshire or within 10 miles of the county boundary

💻 Apply online today:
👉 https://www.staffscountyshowground.co.uk/young-entrepreneurs-competition/

Tag a young farmer or rural business owner who deserves the spotlight! 🌟

08/08/2025

🚜 District Ploughing & Hedgelaying Matches – Entries Now Open! 🌿

Get ready for some serious skill and tradition in action! The Staffordshire & Birmingham Agricultural Society’s District Ploughing and Hedgelaying Matches are back for 2025.

📅 Check the schedule and enter your local match now!
📄 Entry forms and full details are available on our website:
👉 https://www.staffscountyshowground.co.uk/district-ploughing-and-hedgelaying-matches/

Whether you're competing or spectating, come and celebrate the heritage and craftsmanship of our rural community.