Yorkshire Agricultural Society

A birds eye view over the one of the biggest agricultural events in the English calendar the Great Yorkshire Show held in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, seen from the top of the Giant Wheel one of the main attraction in the show ground. Picture By Yorkshire Post Photographer, James Hardisty. Date: 13th July 2023.

Here are when tickets go on sale for next year's Great Yorkshire Show

Great Yorkshire Show director Charles Mills on his farm at Appleton Roebuck, near York. PIC: Jonathan Gawthorpe.

Charles Mills has done a great job with the Great Yorkshire Show - YP Letters

Charles Mills will be stepping down from his role next summer. Picture Tony Johnson

Great Yorkshire Show director to hang up his hat next summer after eight years

The Mulgrave Estate has been honoured as one of the best examples of farming conservation in Yorkshire. The 15,000-acre estate, based at Mulgrave Castle, near Whitby, was a runner-up in the East Yorkshire region category of the prestigious Tye Trophy.

Country estate near Whitby awarded prestigious award for farming

Allister Nixon, chief executive of the Yorkshire Agricultural Society

Yorkshire farms celebrated for contributions to conservation

King Charles, then the Prince of Wales, during a visit to the Great Yorkshire Show at the Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate, North Yorkshire in 2021. PIC: Danny Lawson/PA Wire

The Great Yorkshire Show is more than just an agricultural show - The YP says

There’s been a record number of sheep entries this year for The Great Yorkshire Show, with a waiting list since April and additional pens drafted in to accommodate numbers which have reached 3,525.

Sell out days, record entries and a Royal visit for Great Yorkshire Show

Land-based academics Professor Jonathan Leake and Dr Dave George have been appointed as the new Chair and Vice Chair of the Farmer Scientist Network, a group supported by farming charity the Yorkshire Agricultural Society.

"We are at a very exciting place in farming and science" - Yorkshire academics

Two 100ft Douglas Fir poles have been craned into place at the Showground ready for the spectacular Great Yorkshire Show Pole Climbing Championships.

Show visitors set to race up 80 year-old, six tonne, 100 feet high tree pole

The then Prince Charles pictured at the Great Yorkshire Show in 2021.

Wrong to question charitable status of the Great Yorkshire Show - The YP says

Great Yorkshire Show 2016. Kyla Porteous, 5, from the Scottish Boarders, tries to control a British Charolais, from Wayrham Farm, Bishop Wilton. Picture by James Hardisty.

Great Yorkshire Show organisers 'delighted' after victory in £300,000 tax battle

Springtime Live at the Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate. Barney Murphy from Holme and Colne Valley Beagles pictured at the event. Picture taken by Yorkshire Post Photographer Simon Hulme 1st April 2023

More than 4,000 visit Yorkshire Agricultural Society's fundraising event

Yorkshire Agricultural Society CEO Allister Nixon with Nuffield Scholar Dr Hannah Fraser at Denby Hall Farm.

Crops versus calories - doctor turned farmer says plants can remedy illness

An ambitious new project led by award-winning Yorkshire farmer Angus Gowthorpe intends to help other farmers across the UK to unlock precious improvements to soil health at a crucial time for agriculture and the environment.

How a Yorkshire farmer says he can make soil 'healthy' and farmers better off

The speakers who attended The Yorkshire Agricultural Society’s Women In Farming Autumn Gathering.

Women in Yorkshire are making farming a more modern way of life

Kate Dale, is co-ordinator of the Women in Farming Network which is meeting later this month. The gathering will hear from inspirational women working within the farming sector.

“Women have always been integral to farming", say rural experts

The Grand Cattle Parade held in the main ring of the Great Yorkshire Show, with over 150 cattle on display for members of public to view.

Another glorious Great Yorkshire Show makes the region proud - The YP says

Allister Nixon, Yorkshire Agricultural Society new CEO, meeting freelance stockwoman Jennifer Hyslop, of Barrhill, Ayrshire, holding a Limousin cow. Pic: James Hardisty.

Good luck to Allister Nixon ahead of Great Yorkshire Show - The YP says

Allister Nixon was appointed as chief executive of the Yorkshire Agricultural Society earlier this year, taking over from Nigel Pulling, who has retired.

New boss of Great Yorkshire Show: Why I swapped city skyscrapers for muddy boots

There are calls for Britain's farming and food industry to become more self-sufficient following the Ukraine crisis.

This betrayal of farming by Ministers must stop – Sarah Todd

Allister Nixon is the new chief executive of Yorkshire Agricultural Society.

Why farming must count on strong leadership – The Yorkshire Post says
NO country or sector of the economy is now immune from the Ukraine crisis – and agriculture is already feeling the pinch as concerns grow about a global surge in wheat prices and a need for greater self-sufficiency.

Allister Nixon has overseen operations at the North Yorkshire stately home for the past six years, as well as helping to manage its portfolio of businesses including a holiday park, retail, catering, farming and forestry.

Great Yorkshire Show's new leader revealed as Castle Howard boss

The new stage at the Great Yorkshire Show will feature farming personalities

Adam Henson first 'celebrity' farmer on the new Great Yorkshire Show stage

Jon Kirby at Misson Farm

Meet young farmer experimenting with New Zealand dairy management near Doncaster

Veterinary surgeon Miles will be looking at how the dairy sector can reach net zero.

Yorkshire Dales vet awarded prestigious scholarship

Rural organisations have been lobbying for tougher penalties around poaching

"Long overdue" new measures to stamp out hare coursing welcomed

Morrisons pays tribute to the nations farmers in its new Christmas advert.

Why Farmer Christmas advert by Morrisons is inspired – Sarah Todd

Dorothy Fairburn retired earlier this year as the longstanding director of CLA North.

Why Yorkshire needs strong rural voices – The Yorkshire Post says

Nigel Pulling is to step down.

Yorkshire Agricultural Society boss Nigel Pulling to step down after 20 years

The chalk stream on John's land is one of around 200 in the world and is the most northerly

Farm of the Week: Conserving centuries-old hedgerows and unique chalk stream

The Prince of Wales during a visit to the Great Yorkshire Show last week.

Why Great Yorkshire Show was a triumph over adversity – Yorkshire Post Letters

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall visit the Great Yorkshire Show, Harrogate... Prince Charles is pictured on the cattle lines at the show.. Image: Simon Hulme

Prince Charles wins over farmers with rural knowledge at Great Yorkshire Show
Farmers across the country may be notoriously difficult to impress outside the tight knit communities for which they are renowned.

The Great Yorkshire Show

Everything you need to know about The Great Yorkshire Show 2021

Show director Charles Mills, left, is pictured with Bradford-born television presenter Anita Rani and the Yorkshire Agricultural Society's chief executive, Nigel Pulling, ahead of the launch of this year's Great Yorkshire Show in Harrogate.(Picture: The Yorkshire Agricultural Society)

Great Yorkshire Show organisers speak of the biggest challenges in its long hist...

Visitors on the Presidents Lawn, the bandstand and the cattle parade in the main ring at the Great Yorkshire Show in 2019. Picture: Tony Johnson.

Why the Great Yorkshire Show is more important than ever - Sarah Todd

The York RBST Support Group, along with the Dales group are celebrating 45 years at the Great Yorkshire Show

Great Yorkshire Show marks 45 years of supporting our native rare breeds

In a challenge to agricultural leaders and government policy-makers, Chris Clark argues that too many farmers are "allowing their business to be driven by farming, rather than the business driving the farm". Adobe stock pic

'Dozens of North Yorkshire farms could shut if they don't change business model'

Entry for specators is by pre-purchased tickets only

Weeton Show tickets go on sale as agricultural shows get set to restart

The Great Yorkshire Show will take place next month, it has been confirmed.

Great Yorkshire Show’s timely boost to farming and hospitality – The Yorkshire P...

The Yorkshire Agricultural Society supports farmers in many different ways, including educating over 15,000 school children a year

Ad Feature Farming charity looks to positive year ahead

Raymond Twiddle

Obituary: Raymond Twiddle, businessman and farmer

This year's Great Yorkshire Show will take place over four days.

Great Yorkshire Show’s pragmatism over four-day festival – The Yorkshire Post sa...

Has the 2004 Hunting Act exacerbated the rise in hare coursing being complained about by farmers?

Flawed Hunting Act to to blame for hare coursing; it should be repealed – Yorksh...

The Malton Show

Agricultural show season in Yorkshire faced with uncertainty over restrictions

Charles Mills, the honorary director of the Great Yorkshire Show

Great Yorkshire Show director on the 'joyous moment' of planning 2021 event

The Yorkshire Agricultural Society has opened a survey to get a true picture of the issue facing rural communities.

Agricultural society says "enough is enough" hare coursing must stop

Hare coursing is said to be endemic in parts of Yorkshire.

Time to act over hare coursing to protect farmers, crops and wildlife – Charles ...

"Bitesize" videos aim to support farmers' health and wellbeing

Sir William Worsley is the new President of the Yorkshire Agricultural Society which stages the Great Yorkshire Show.

Sir William Worsley to speak up for rural Yorkshire – The Yorkshire Post says

Sir William Worsley pictured with his wife Marie-Noelle at Hovingham Hall. Picture by Simon Hulme.

'Honoured' new Yorkshire Agricultural Society president 'nervous' about Brexit

Nigel Pulling

Annual survey says farmer popularity is at an all time high.

The Great Yorkshire show is being held virtually this year.

Great Yorkshire Show online deserves region’s support - The Yorkshire Post says

Charles Mills stands on the empty showground

The Virtual Great Yorkshire Show starts today

Great Yorkshire Show in full swing

Great Yorkshire Show organisers secure vital £1.5m cash injection

Atkinsons Action Horses at last year's Great Yorkshire Show.

Great Yorkshire Show to be held online for first time in its history

Mr Nicholson said there has been a resurgence in interest in butchery thanks to more awareness of food provenance

Growing interest in food provenance sees butchery on the rise again

Rob Copley is the owner of Farmer Copley's Farm Shop

An "unprecedented" surge in shopping local gives farm retailers hope for the fu...

A virtual Great Yorkshire Show is due to be held this month. Photo: James Hardisty.

The virtual Great Yorkshire Show is an online window – The Yorkshire Post says

The Queen is a past visitor to the Great Yorkshire Show. Photo: Simon Hulme.

Great Yorkshire Show will return next year to celebrate best of county

Christine Ryder who runs holiday accommodation and farm stays.

Chair of Yorkshire Rural Support Network urges businesses to "sit tight" and loo...