SHOW RESULTS
WELCOME BACK! Thousands of visitors flocked to the everpopular South of England Show to welcome back livestock and equine competitions after a three-year break caused by the pandemic. The South of England Showground at Ardingly, West Sussex, welcomed nearly 400 livestock competition classes, more than 70 different equestrian displays and competitions including international showjumping, heavy horses and the always thrilling inter hunt relay. There were performances from a military brass band and the chance to visit an Army village. Organised by the South of England Agricultural Society (SEAS), the South of England Show was established to celebrate, and educate the public about, all things agricultural. One of the key events in the UK calendar each year, it is attended by agricultural and equestrian professionals and
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enthusiasts and enjoyed by thousands of people from all over the region. Trade stands, a live music stage, a ‘grape and grain walk’ with local vineyards and microbreweries, a medieval re-enactment zone and a funfair added to the attractions. The 2022 garden design competition, which was judged at the show, was won by Brinsbury College with its ingenious ‘bedroom’ themed garden, while dozens of children entered the ‘growing in containers’ competition. The NFU played its part, setting up its discovery barn for younger visitors in the show’s discover the countryside zone and hosting its annual panel session with support from SEAS. That event, entitled: How will we feed Britain sustainably? was chaired by Claire Eckley, farmer and Kent NFU Chair and brought together David
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Exwood, Vice President of the NFU, Richard Hopkins, Managing Director of Fargro, Floortje Hoette, Chief Executive of Produced in Kent and Dr David Christian Rose, Professor of Sustainable Agricultural Systems at Cranfield University. Also pleased to be back post-pandemic was farmer, landowner and business organisation the CLA, which hosted an awards presentation and drinks reception to recognise the achievements of individuals, communities and businesses in rural Sussex. Alan West picked up the President’s Cup, which is awarded by Action in Rural Sussex to an individual who has made a significant contribution to rural life in the county. It recognised his work > Alan West (right) receiving the President's Cup from Sir Brian Barttelot (centre) and John Moore-Bick
