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FARM & CROPS SCHEDULE 2022

SATURDAY 3rd SEPTEMBER 2022

Farm & Crops SCHEDULE OF CLASSES & PRIZES THESE CLASSES ARE OPEN TO MORETON SHOW MEMBERS AND NON MEMBERS Entries Close on 1st May 2022 Autumn entries (marked *) close on 20th September 2022

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2022 FARMS & CROPS SCHEDULE OF CLASSES & PRIZES Farms & Crops Chairman Mrs Rose Smith Show Chairman Mr Tom Hayman-Joyce Show Vice Chairman Mr Stuart Mace Secretaries Jess Parkes, Richard Heath, Lynne Parkes, Esther Watts, and Issie Blackwell

THESE CLASSES ARE OPEN TO MORETON SHOW MEMBERS AND NON MEMBERS Entries Close 1st May 2022

Autumn entries (marked*) close on 20th September 2022

All show information and online entry available at: www.moretonshow.co.uk MORETON SHOW OFFICE 5 Wychwood Court, London Road, Moreton-in-Marsh, Glos. GL56 0JQ Telephone: 01608 651908 Email: jess@moretonshow.co.uk The Society is most grateful to Lord Dulverton and Mr & Mrs S Righton for their kind co-operation in permitting the use of the showground and car park. THE SHIRE HORSE EMBLEM used by the society was kindly donated by the late Rt. Hon. Lord Dulverton, C.B.E., T.D., D.L. Cover Photographs: Main - Samantha Blower, Left - Laurie Wessel, Middle - Jane McPherson, Right - Michelle Rouse. 5

Abbreviated extract from GENERAL SHOWING RULES AND CONDITIONS The use of sub-headings as well as emboldened type in these rules is for ease of reference only and does not affect the interpretation of the rules. Full rules are available from Show Office. 1. ENTRIES 1.1. RULES: - Every exhibitor making entries for the Competition shall be deemed to have agreed to abide by these Rules and it is on this understanding only those entries are accepted. 1.2. ENTRIES: - All entries must be made on the Society’s on-line entry system at www.moretonCompetition.co.uk before the closing date specified in the Schedule, or on the requisite forms - if on paper 1.3. RIGHT OF REFUSAL: - The Council reserves the right to refuse any entry. In the event of classes being oversubscribed the Society reserves the right to limit the number of entries or cancel entries. 1.4. ESSENTIAL ACTION: - Exhibitors will comply with any directions or instructions given to them by the Society which the Society deems to be expedient. 1.5. RESTRICTED LIABILITY: - In the event that a class or classes are cancelled by the Society (whether or not the Competition takes place) then the maximum compensation due to an exhibitor will be a refund of the entry fee(s) paid by the exhibitor in respect of the class or classes that have been cancelled. 2. OWNERSHIP: - Exhibits in all classes must be the bona fide property of the exhibitors and all exhibits must have been the property of, and in the possession of, the exhibitors at the time of entry. 3. ENTRY FEES: 3.1. Any additional costs incurred by the Society arising from non- clearance of a cheque must be paid by the exhibitor. 3.2. INTEREST:- Interest upon sums due to the Society under these Rules shall be payable at the rate of 3.5% above the base rate charged by Lloyds TSB Bank Plc, from time to time, and shall be payable commencing 14 days after the published date for the close of entries in the relevant section. 4. JUDGES 4.1. APPOINTMENT: - A list of judges for the forthcoming Competition shall be nominated by the Farms & Crops Committee. 4.2. DEPUTY: - In the event of a judge or judges failing to attend on Competition Day, the Secretary or Chief Steward may appoint a deputy or deputies. 4.3. JUDGES’ INTEREST IN ENTRIES: - Exhibitors are particularly requested to note the name of the Judge appointed for the livestock classes they wish to enter, and are advised, in the interest of all concerned, not knowingly to enter an animal bred by, or that has been owned by, the judge appointed. 5. STEWARDS: - An exhibitor cannot act as steward in any class in which he/she has an entry. 6. OBJECTIONS: - The decision of the judges shall be final. Objections of any kind must be made in writing and delivered to the Show Office making clear that it is an objection which is being handed in. A deposit of £60 shall be paid with each objection which must be made within one day of the judge’s decision being given; in the case of a joint objection a deposit shall be payable by each objector. Such objections will be considered by a panel of not less than three members of the Society appointed by the Society Chairman or Vice-Chairman and their decision shall be final. Anonymity will not be available to any objector. The deposit may be forfeited at the discretion of the panel. 7. SAFETY: - The Organisers of this Competition have taken reasonable precautions to ensure the health and safety of everyone present. For these measures to be effective, everyone must take reasonable precautions to avoid and prevent accidents occurring and must obey the instructions of the Organisers and all Officials and Stewards. It is a condition of entry that exhibitors conform to the requirements of the Society’s Safety Policy and of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and for ensuring that safe working practices are followed by themselves, their employees, Agents and Contractors. A full copy of our Health and Safety policy can be found on the Society website. 8. UNRULY ANIMALS: - All animals must be controlled to the satisfaction of the stewards. 9. LIABILITY: - The Council will not be responsible for any entry being made in the wrong class, nor will the Council be held responsible for exhibits not arriving in time to be judged. The Council does not hold itself responsible for any loss, injury or damage to any persons or exhibit at the Competition, and it shall be a condition of entry that exhibitors hold the Society blameless and indemnify it against legal proceedings therefrom. 6

10. CONDUCT 10.1. BEHAVIOUR: - In the event of a competitor, or anyone connected with a competitor, being guilty of improper behaviour, the Society Chairman or Farms & Crops Chief Steward shall have the power to exclude the offender from the Competition and recommend that the Council shall refuse that person’s entry for future Competitions. Should an exhibitor be aggrieved at such action he/she may lodge an objection in writing, which will be considered in accordance with the Objection Procedure above. 10.2. ANIMAL HEALTH: The Judges and Stewards will have the power to refuse to judge any animal or group of animals thought to be carrying an infectious disease, which might be passed to animals on farm to be judged later. 11. DATA STORAGE & PUBLICITY: 11.1. The rules & regulations in the schedules should be read, and when the exhibitor has ticked the consent box on the entry form, either paper or online, the Society will use the information as follows: 11.2. Store, process and retain, including electronically, all data and personal information provided by exhibitors for the purposes of operating the Competition, maintain appropriate records and communicating with exhibitor in future concerning any of the Societies activities. Information about exhibitors and their animals and plants may also be provided to APHA, DEFRA, Trading Standards, County Council departments, BCMS, SAC, breed societies and others having regulatory functions as well as the Society’s veterinary, environmental health, legal and safety advisers. 11.3. Publicise the names of exhibitors in Society website. Information about results may also be published and/or provided to the press for publication. 11.4. Photograph any exhibitor or other person on the Competition and store and use the resulting images for use in the Society publications, press and marketing; the Society will own the copyright of such images. 11. CONTRACT: - The contract between an exhibitor and the Society shall be made at Moreton-in-Marsh. 12. SPECIAL REGULATIONS: - The rules published in the Farms & Crops Schedule be deemed to be part of these General Conditions. In the event of a conflict, then the Rules shall prevail. 13. LEGAL COMPLIANCE: - Exhibitors shall comply with all relevant Statutes and Regulations.

FARMS & CROPS RULES

FOR SOME CLASSES, THE “WHAT3WORDS” APP LOCATION WILL BE REQUIRED. https://what3words.com/ 1.

Any entrant, whose farm and/or steading is in the Society’s restricted area (see map, p17), is eligible to enter such land in the Farms and Crops Competitions. Adjoining land belonging to the same holding but falling immediately outside the boundary will also be eligible. Any land which has been the subject of judging by the Society within the three years ended 31st December 1990 shall continue to be eligible.

Only one prize per class will be awarded for any individual farm.

Classes with only one entry (other than sector competitions) will be cancelled.

All crops will be judged for the Best Crop according to the land on which it is grown. The whole field will be judged and must be at least FIVE acres unless otherwise stated.

Multiple entries are accepted in a class unless otherwise stated, apart from Corn Crops classes where one entry per class for each competitor will be allowed unless the land covers more than one sector in which case one entry per class may be made in each sector.

All entry fees are £5.00 per class including V.A.T. Receipts will only be issued on request enclosing a S.A.E. Entry can be made online at www.moretonshow.co.uk

Trophies, prize cards and prize money will be given out at the prize- giving in February 2023 (date to be fixed). Unclaimed prize money will be put back in the Show Society funds.

Prizes: unless otherwise stated 1st £15; 2nd £10; 3rd £5.

Provisional Dates: Fodder Event – December 2022 Plough Sunday – January 2023 Prize Giving – February 2023

Moreton Show Farms & Crops Annual Prize Giving Kindly sponsored by Knight Frank

JUDGING PROGRAMME 2022 Early May: Mid-May: First Week June: Early June: Mid - June: Last Week June: Early July Mid – August Mid-September: Early October: Mid - October:

October: End November: December 2022 January 2023

Ley Crops First Round Farming Competition, Spring Conservation & Leguminous Forage Corn Crops Sectors (as necessary) Sheep, Suckler Herds Oilseed Rape, Pulse & Linseed Champion Farm Champion Wheats, Barley & Oat Crops Vegetables [or according to season] Standing Maize * Potatoes [or according to season] * Game & Wild Bird Cover * Autumn Conservation, * Fodder Roots, * Best Managed Grain Store * Yard of Finishing Cattle * Store Cattle * Drilling * Forage, Malting Barley & In Store Wheat Sample * Hedges, Machine Trimmed Hedge & Walls * Innovation/Invention

Judging arrangements: 1. Entries close on 1st May 2022 for all classes: Autumn closing date 20th September 2022 for classes marked * 2. On closing, entries will be collated and despatched to stewards. 3. Stewards will liaise directly with judges, arranging judging date and route if necessary, advising entrants of arrangements, accompanying judges and passing results to the Show Office. Stewards will give as much notice as possible, but a minimum of three days is requested. 4. Stewards are responsible for checking the addition of any marks and Placings before issuing results. 5. Results will be issued from the Show Office. Prize money and prize cards will be presented at the prize giving. Any unclaimed prize money will be paid into the Show Society funds. TALLIS AMOS FARM MACHINERY have kindly sponsored the prize cards. 6. The above judging dates are a guide only and do not take account of seasonal factors. 8

FARMING COMPETITIONS are kindly sponsored by Lodder’s Solicitors LLP Tel: 01789 293259 Class 1a:

THE BEST-FARMED FARM

Entries received will be divided into appropriate groups, by acreage Judges & Stewards: Small Farm Judge Fillongley Show Society. Medium Farm Judge - Fillongley Show Society. Large Farm Judge Fillongley Show Society.

Steward - Mr S Bing Steward - Mr J MacCurrach Steward - Mr I Watts

The following trophies will be awarded: Best Small Farm – Best Medium Farm – Best Large Farm –

The Tradesmen’s Cup The Whitbread Trophy The Harry Ferguson Trophy

N.B. Total Acreage farmed MUST BE STATED ON THE ENTRY FORM. Challenge Cups will be awarded to the winners in each Group. Class 1c:

THE CHAMPION FARM

Judges: Steward:

Fillongley Show Society. Mrs R Smith

The winner of each group in Class 1a will be eligible to compete for the award for the Champion Farm. THE FARMERS BALL CHALLENGE BOWL and £50.00 will be awarded to the winner of The Champion Farm. THE COLBURN CHALLENGE TROPHY will be awarded to the farm, who in the judge’s opinion, is operating the best overall conservation programme. The Champion Farm Competition is kindly sponsored by THE HON P R SMITH, Campden House. Entries in the Farming Competitions must include ALL the holdings of the competitor unless any part is a complete holding managed and worked as a separate unit.

LONG SERVICE AWARD For people who have worked in Agriculture and associated industries (such as forestry, agronomy, game keeping) within the society’s restricted area, for over 25 years. Employer must be in the Moreton Show catchment area for Farms & Crops competitions and have been a member of the society for five years. • OVER 25 YEARS TO 34 YEARS qualifying service – Medal, Certificate & Free Admission to Show for employee’s life with partner. • 35 YEARS TO 49 YEARS qualifying service – Medal, Certificate & Life Membership to the Show for employee’s life with partner. • 50 PLUS YEARS qualifying service – Medal, Certificate & Life Membership & Member’s Lunch for employee’s life with partner. Further details and application forms can be obtained from Moreton Show office.

COUNTRYSIDE CONSERVATION COMPETITION Class 2a: Class 2b:

BEST FARM SPRING CONSERVATION – to be judged in End May/June BEST FARM AUTUMN CONSERVATION to be judged in Mid-October

A farm which, in the opinion of the judges, has done most to encourage conservation alongside a successful commercial activity. Conservation will be taken to include flora and fauna but consideration will also be given to landscape and historical interests. N.B. Approx. acreage of farm MUST BE STATED WHEN ENTERING to assist the judging programme. Spring Judge:

Fillongley Show Society. Steward: Mr J Bennett

Autumn Judge: Fillongley Show Society. Steward: Mr R Limbrick Steward: Miss R Allen The Countryside Conservation Competition is kindly sponsored by A.D. BRAIN & SON, Broadway

LIVESTOCK COMPETITIONS SHEEP Class 3a:

BEST COMMERCIAL FLOCK OF SHEEP

Judge: Fillongley Show Society. Steward: Miss R Allen Number of breeding ewes is to be stated on entry form. All sheep owned by the exhibitor to be shown. Factors to be taken into consideration: • General appearance of all sheep on the farm, including rams. • Lambs reared per ewe tupped. • Stocking density. • Management throughout the ‘ewe year’. Competitors must be ready to supply information regarding disease and parasite control. • Replacement policy of breeding stock. THE NANCIBEL GREGORY MEMORIAL TROPHY will be awarded to the winner of Class 3a: Best Commercial Flock of Sheep. Class 3b:

THE BEST COMMERCIAL RAM

Judge: Fillongley Show Society. Steward: Miss R Allen Exhibitor of the best-kept rams in use with a commercial flock. THE HENRY HARRISON MEMORIAL CHALLENGE TROPHY will be awarded to the winner of Class 3b: The Best Commercial Ram The Best Ram Competition is kindly sponsored by MIDLAND SLURRY SYSTEMS LTD. www.midlandslurrysystems.co.uk

Class 3c:

THE BEST COTSWOLD SHEPHERD working in the Show catchment area.

The competition will be judged in three phases: To qualify for the trophy: • all three phases must be entered; in event of no 2022 show, then two phases • must nominate which class to qualify from class 3a or 3d on entry. 1.

Shepherd to Flocks entered in Class 3a OR 3d – must indicate which to be eligible for competition when entering. Points will be awarded as follows: 1st in Class 3a or 3d ... 500 points 2nd in Class 3a or 3d ... 475 points 3rd in Class 3a or 3d ... 450 points 4th etc. pro.rata.

2. Shepherd to Commercial/Pedigree Rams entered in Class 3b. Points will be allocated as follows: 1st in Class 3b …120 points 2nd in Class 3b… 90 points 3rd in Class 3b… 60 points 4th in Class 3b… 30 points 3. In either of the Butcher’s Lambs Classes at MORETON SHOW, points will be awarded to those who have entered classes 3a, 3b & 3d as follows: 1st in either of Butcher’s Lambs Classes... 120 points 2nd in either of Butcher’s Lambs Classes... 90 points 3rd in either of Butcher’s Lambs Classes... 60 points 4th in either of Butcher’s Lambs Classes... 30 points N.B: Points for the highest placed pen only to count. Competitors are advised to ensure that their entries have been marked for this competition before judging is finished. There is no entrance fee. The trophy will be presented at the prize giving to be held in February 2022. THE WHITBREAD TROPHY and £50.00 will be awarded to the winner of Class 3c: The Best Cotswold Shepherd. The Best Cotswold Shepherd is kindly sponsored by SHELDON BOSLEY KNIGHT, Stratford upon Avon Class 3d:

THE BEST PEDIGREE FLOCK OF SHEEP

Judge: Steward:

Fillongley Show Society. TBC

Factors to be taken into consideration: 1 2 3 4 5

General appearance of all sheep on the farm Lambs reared per ewe tupped Stocking density Management throughout the ‘ewe year’. Competitors must be ready to supply information re disease and parasite control Replacement policy of breeding stock

THE KESPAR TROPHY will be awarded to the winner of Class 3d: The Best Pedigree Flock. Class 3e:

THE BEST PEDIGREE RAM

Judge: Steward:

Fillongley Show Society. TBC

Exhibitor of the best-kept rams in use with a Pedigree flock.

SUCKLER HERD

Class 5a: Judge: Steward:

SUCKLER HERD. Any breed or crossbreed. Fillongley Show Society. Mr R Hutchings

Class 5b: Judge: Steward:

WORKING STOCK BULL Fillongley Show Society. Mr R Hutchings

THE DR. IAN BEWLEY CATHIE MEMORIAL TROPHY will be awarded to the winner of Class 5a: Suckler Herd.

BEEF CATTLE Class 6a: Judge: Steward:

BEST YARD OF CATTLE – Up To 15 months Fillongley Show Society. Mr D Fisher

Class 6b: Judge: Steward:

BEST YARD OF CATTLE – Over 15 months Fillongley Show Society. Mr D Fisher

Minimum number 10. THE FARMERS’ BALL COMMITTEE CUP will be awarded to the winner of Class 6a: Best Yard Of Cattle - Up To 15 months THE BEEF CATTLE CUP will be awarded to the winner of Class 6b: Best Yard Of Cattle - Over 15 months

CROPS All crops will be judged for the Best Crop according to the land on which it is grown. The whole field will be judged and must be at least FIVE acres unless otherwise stated.

GRASS CROPS Class 7: Class 8: Class 9: Judge: Steward:

PERMANENT PASTURE LONG-TERM LEY 1 OR 2-YEAR LEY Fillongley Show Society. Mr T Gardner

As a guide to entrants and judge’s, classes will be judged on the following factors: • Quality of sward (as per proportion of useful species) • Density of sward (tillering and leafiness) • Tidiness of field (fencing and water etc.) if appropriate Details of seeding should be available. The whole field will be judged unless, in larger fields, a patch is clearly indicated and staked which must not be less than 50% of the field, or a minimum of 8 acres, whichever is the greater. Whole fields to be not less than FIVE acres. Set-aside land is not eligible THE WILLIAMS AND HAWKINS CUP will be awarded to the Champion of Classes 7, 8 and 9: Grass Crops Class 9a:

LEGUMINOUS FORAGE CROP

Champion Judge: Fillongley Show Society. Steward: Mr J MacCurrach Leguminous Forage Crops include, but not restricted to, whole crop of Alfalfa, Clovers, Lucerne, Lupins and Sanfoin. Leguminous fallow crops are not eligible for Class 9a Leguminous Forage but can be entered into the Conservation competitions above - Class 2a: Best Farm Spring Conservation OR Class 2b: Best Farm Autumn Conservation. The Leguminous Forage Crop is kindly sponsored by TURNEY GROUP LTD., Bicester 12

Class 9b:

STANDING MAIZE FORAGE CROP

Champion Judge: Fillongley Show Society. Steward: TBC The crop must be 5 acres or more, excluding Bird Covers.

OILSEED RAPE Class 10a: WINTER OILSEED RAPE Champion Judge: Fillongley Show Society. Steward: Mr G Dancer This class may be judged in sectors or combinations of sectors, if warranted by the entries. THE NORTON AIR TROPHY will be awarded to the winner of Class 3d: Champion Winter Oilseed Rape. The Oilseed Rape Class is kindly sponsored by UNITED OILSEEDS MARKETING LTD., Ledbury

PULSE CROPS Class 11:

COMBINABLE PEAS

Judge: Steward:

Fillongley Show Society. Miss R Allen The Combinable Peas Class is kindly sponsored by STOW AGRICULTURAL SERVICES, Moreton In Marsh

Class 12:

FIELD BEANS

Judge: Steward:

Fillongley Show Society. Miss R Allen

These classes may be judged in sectors or combinations of sectors if warranted by the entries and/or may also be divided between Spring and Winter-sown crops and/or between Peas & Beans. They may also be merged if there are three or less entries in one class. The Best Crop of Field Beans Class is kindly sponsored by W.R. HAINES (LEASOW FARMS) LTD, Chipping Campden

LINSEED Class 13:

CROP OF LINSEED

Judge: Steward:

Fillongley Show Society. Miss R Allen

This class may be divided between Winter and Spring varieties if warranted by the entries. Classes 11, 12 and 13 may be merged if there are insufficient entries to warrant judging separately. The Best Crop of Linseed Class is kindly sponsored by COTSWOLD AGRICULTURAL MERCHANTS LTD., Broadway

CORN CROP Class 13a: WINTER BARLEY Class 13b: SPRING BARLEY Class 14a: BREAD MAKING MILLING WINTER WHEAT (as listed by HGCA Group 1) Class 14b: WINTER WHEAT (not eligible for entry in Class 14a) Class 14c: SPRING WHEAT Class 15a: WINTER OATS Class 15b: SPRING OATS SECTOR COMPETITIONS For the Corn Crops Classes, where necessary, the area will be divided into sectors or groups of sectors and prizes awarded in each sector/group. The first prize-winning crops in each sector will then be judged for the Champion Crops. If in the opinion of the sector judges, the crop does not meet the required standard no prizes or points will be awarded. The whole field will be judged and must be at least FIVE acres - see Rule 5. Prize money is only payable to Champion Crop winners. NOTE: Crops will be entered in the Milling or Feed Winter or Spring Classes according to the variety as recognised by the HGCA. Marking scale:

Yield estimate Weeds Disease Purity

- max.100 - max. 10 - max. 10 - max. 10

Awards: 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize cards will be awarded in each class in each sector. Sector Judges & Stewards: S Bing, J Brain, D Fisher, W Haines, J MacCurrach, K Oughton, J Potter, R Smith, R Ward, I Watts.

CHAMPION CORN CROPS Class 13a: Winter Barley Judge

- Fillongley Show Society.

Class 13b: Spring Barley

- Fillongley Show Society.

Class 14a: Winter Wheat Milling

- Fillongley Show Society.

Class 14b: Winter Wheat Feed

- Fillongley Show Society.

Class 14c: Spring Wheat

- Fillongley Show Society.

Class 15a: Winter Oats

- Fillongley Show Society.

Class 15b: Spring Oats

- Fillongley Show Society.

Stewards: Mr K Oughton, Mr T Gardner, Mr I Watts, Mr J MacCurrach, Mr B Jeffrey Winter Wheat [Milling] Classes and Championship kindly sponsored by AGRII Spring Wheat, Winter and Spring Oats Classes kindly sponsored by OPENFIELD LTD The following Challenge Cups will be awarded: 13a The Walter Craft Challenge Cup presented by Walter Craft & Sons Ltd. 13b The W.M.F.A. Challenge Cup presented by West Midland Farmers’ Association Limited. 14a The County Mills Challenge Cup presented by Midland Shires Farmers Ltd 14b The Wrightson Challenge Cup presented by Liley, Wright & Co. Ltd 14c The Spring Wheat Challenge Cup presented by Titchmarsh & Hunt Ltd 15a The Townsend Challenge Cup presented by R. Townsend & Co. Ltd 15b The Oldacre Challenge Cup presented by W.J. Oldacre Ltd. 14

DRILLING Class 16a: DRILLING (with GPS) COMPETITION for WINTER CEREALS Judge: Steward:

Fillongley Show Society. Mr K Oughton

Class 16b: DRILLING (no GPS) COMPETITION for WINTER CEREALS Judge: Steward:

Fillongley Show Society. Mr K Oughton

Points will be awarded as follows: 1 Straightness 2 Start, finish and bout matching 3 Uniformity 4 Drilling depth 5 Topography, field size and shape Maximum:

15 points 25 points 25 points 15 points 10 points 90 points

Whole field to be judged with a minimum 5 acres. The name of drill operator is to be stated when entering. This class may be judged in sectors or combinations of sectors, if warranted by the number of entries. The use of GPS to be declared when entering. THE TALLIS AMOS FARM MACHINERY TROPY will be awarded to the winner of Class 16a: Drilling with GPS. THE AEROSCOPE TRAVEL CHALLENGE TROPHY will be awarded to the winner of Class 16b: Drilling with no GPS The Drilling Competition is kindly sponsored by WESTERN ARABLE SERVICES LTD, Elmstone Hardwick TALLIS AMOS FARM MACHINERY LTD, Hinton On The Green

VEGETABLES Class 17: FIELD VEGETABLES grown above or below ground (except Potatoes, see classes 21-23). Minimum of one acre to be judged, any mixed varieties/species will be acceptable. Judge: Steward:

Fillongley Show Society. Mr T Gardner Prize money for the Vegetables Class has been kindly donated by W.R. HAINES (LEASOW FARMS) LTD., Chipping Campden

GAME/WILD BIRD COVER Class 18a: GAME BIRD COVER CROP Class 18b: WILD BIRD COVER CROP Judge: Steward:

Fillongley Show Society. Mr G Medlicott

If on set-aside, Set-Aside Rules apply. One entry per class per holding. Crops may be entered in both classes. The Game Bird and Wild Bird Cover Classes are kindly sponsored by B.A. HULL LTD., Lower Lemington

MALTING BARLEY Class 19:

BEST SAMPLE OF MALTING BARLEY

Entries of all malting barley varieties are welcome and should be submitted to the Forage Event on December 2022 Fox Inn, Broadwell. Judging will be completed by Western Arable Ltd. THE HINTON & GALE LTD CHALLENGE CUP is awarded to the winner of Class 19: Best Sample of Malting Barley The Malting Barley Class is kindly sponsored by A A BULLOCK, Bourton On The Water. Agricultural Contractors

IN-STORE WHEAT Class 20a: SAMPLE OF CLASS 1 MILLING WHEAT, samples should be submitted to the Forage Event at a date to be confirmed in December 2022 at Fox Inn, Broadwell. Class 20b: SAMPLE OF WHEAT (not eligible for entry in Class 20a), samples should be submitted to the Forage Event at a date to be confirmed in December 2022 at Fox Inn, Broadwell. The samples will be analysed and judged by Western Arable Ltd. THE WESTERN ARABLE CUP will be awarded to the best sample from class 20a & 20b The In-Store Wheat Class is kindly sponsored by WESTERN ARABLE SERVICES LTD, Elmstone Hardwick.

ROOT CROPS POTATOES

Class 21: CROP OF WARE POTATOES (WHITES) minimum 1 acre. Class 22:

CROP OF WARE POTATOES (COLOURED) minimum 1 acre.

Class 23: QUALITY POTATOES - A sample, weighing 5lbs, will be judged for appearance, cooking and eating. Samples will be collected when judging of Classes 21 and 22 takes place. Samples of crops not entered in Classes 21 and 22 must be delivered to the Show Office not later than date of field judging. Classes 21 and 22 will be merged if insufficient entries. Judge: Steward:

Fillongley Show Society. Mr T Gardner

THE BRAIN CHALLENGE CUP will be awarded to the winner of Classes 21 and 22: Best Crop of Ware Potatoes THE LEADBEATER CHALLENGE BOWL will be awarded to winner of Class 23: Best Quality Potatoes The Potato Competitions are kindly sponsored by A.D. BRAIN & SON, Broadway

FODDER CROPS Class 24: BEST FODDER CROP (kale, swedes, turnips, fodder beet and mangolds). Exhibitors to state the species of roots to be judged; if there are sufficient entries of one particular root crop, the class will be split. Class 25: Judge: Steward:

BEST CATCH CROP OF STUBBLE TURNIPS, planted after a crop harvested in the same season. Fillongley Show Society. Mr S Bing The Fodder Crop Classes are kindly sponsored by B A HULL LTD., Lower Lemington

THE BRASSEY CHALLENGE CUP

for the Best Crop Production of the year will be awarded to the exhibitor who gains the most points in the competitions for Leys, Leguminous Forage, Standing Maize, Oilseed Rape, Pulses, Corn and Root Crops awarding points as follows: 1st prize: 4 points, 2nd prize: 3 points, 3rd prize: 2 points Championship Crop: 2 points; Reserve Champion Crop: 1 point. In any Class in which there are less than four entries, points will be awarded as follows: 1 entry - 1 point. 2 entries – 1st prize: 2 points; 2nd prize: 1 point. 3 entries – 1st prize: 3 points, 2nd prize: 2 points; 3rd prize: 1 point. Where an Exhibitor has entries in more than one sector, only the highest placed results in each class will count towards the Brassey Cup. Points from further placings in other sectors will not be included. Prizes: Winner £50.00: Reserve £25.00 Prize money kindly donated by AGRII

SILAGE AND HAY Class 26a: Class 26b: Class 26d: Class 26e: Class 27a: Class 27b: Class 27c: Judge: Steward:

GRASS SILAGE CLAMP MAIZE SILAGE CLAMP. BIG BALE SILAGE BIG BALE HAYLAGE SEED HAY (any sized bale) MEADOW HAY (any sized bale) CEREAL STRAW (any sized bale) Mr P Smith, Western Arable Mrs J Parkes

Classes 26a to 27c will be judged by visual and sensory appraisal [no analysis]. Exhibitors will be required to bring samples of the produce in each class, of at least one cubic foot in volume, in a bag or container by 11.00am at the Forage Event in December 2022 Fox Inn, Broadwell. Exhibitors will retire for a (self-financed) lunch whilst judging takes place. The results will be published, and prizes given at lunch which is kindly sponsored by Tayler & Fletcher Auctioneers. Exhibitors MUST remove their exhibits immediately after lunch. THE BOCM CHALLENGE CUP is awarded to the winner of Class 26a: Best Grass Silage Clamp THE JACK WATTS MEMORIAL TROPHY is awarded to the winner of Classes 27a and 27b: Best Meadow and Best Seed Hay The Silage, Haylage and Hay Classes 26a to 27b are kindly sponsored by HENRY RIGHTON ESQ, Moreton In Marsh The Cereal Straw Class, 27c, are kindly sponsored by OPENFIELD LTD., Compton Abdale The Forage Event is kindly sponsored by TAYLER & FLETCHER. Auctioneers, Bourton On The Water 17

2022 Moreton Show Ploughing Match, in association with Moreton Young Farmers October /November 2022 by kind permission of A D Brain & Son, Broadway THE PETER MALCOM INVENTION/ADAPTION COMPETITION Class 28: INVENTION/ADAPTION COMPETITION For the best farm invention/adaption designed and/or constructed by any members or their staff. This includes hand tools, machinery and adaptations to fixed equipment and machinery, large or small. Entries must relate to the working within the farming environment. Previous winning inventions/designs cannot be re-entered the following year. This class is also open to Young Farmers Clubs and Agricultural Farm Machinery dealerships within the Society area Judge: Steward:

Fillongley Show Society. Mr R Ward The Peter Malcom Invention/Adaption Competition is kindly sponsored by PETER J. MALCOM ESQ – Agricultural Engineer, Moreton-in-Marsh.

THE JOHN GADSBY FARM BOUNDARIES COMPETITION Class 29a: SECTION OF HEDGE To be judged on the section of hedge, 11 yards (1/2 Chain) in length; to have been newly cut and laid within the last 12 months. Judge: Steward:

Fillongley Show Society. Mr H Smith, Mr B Brazington

Class 29b: SECTION OF MACHINE TRIMMED HEDGE To be judged on the section of machine trimmed hedge, 100 yards in length. The quality of the trim will be judged, not the species mix or health of hedge. Judge: Steward:

Fillongley Show Society. Mr H Smith, Mr B Brazington

Class 29c: SECTION OF WALL To be judged on the continuous section of wall, 11 yards (1/2 Chain) in length, to have been newly constructed or repaired during the last 12 months. Judge: Steward:

Fillongley Show Society. Mr H Smith, Mr B Brazington The John Gadsby Farm Boundaries Competition is kindly sponsored by JOHN GADSBY ESQ, Chipping Campden

GRAIN STORE Class 30: BEST MANAGED GRAIN STORE Judge to consider of the following: • how the store fits in with the rest of the farm (temporary/permanent), • use of drying facilities (if applicable), • cleanliness & tidiness, • state of grain in store (smell, temperature, moisture), pest control. Judge: Steward:

Fillongley Show Society. Mr J Potter

THE KENNETH WILSON TROPHY will be awarded to the winner from class 30 The Grain Store Competition is kindly sponsored by JJ FARM SERVICES LTD., Far Stanley, Gretton 19

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The Society is most grateful to the following firms for their sponsorship and donations:AGRII 01242 821100 A.D. BRAIN & SON 01386 853763 ANDREW BULLOCK AGRICULTURE LTD. 07825510929 COTSWOLD AGRICULTURAL MERCHANTS 01386 842830 J. GADSBY ESQ W. R. HAINES (LEASOW FARMS) LTD 01386 841226 B. A. HULL LTD 01608 652600 JJ FARM SERVICES LTD 01242 620631 KNIGHT FRANK 01451 888207 LODDERS SOLICITORS LLP 01789 293259 PETER J. MALCOM ESQ. 01451 810828 MIDLAND SLURRY SYSTEMS LTD 01608 664219 OPENFIELD LTD 01242 890001 HENRY RIGHTON ESQ 07976 270083 SHELDON BOSLEY KNIGHT 01789 387887 HON P R SMITH STOW AGRICULTURAL SERVICES 01451 832842 TALLIS AMOS FARM MACHINERY 01386 48600 TAYLER & FLETCHER 01451 820913 TURNEY GROUP LTD 01869 343333 UNITED OIL SEEDS MARKETING LTD 01380 732316 WESTERN ARABLE SERVICES LTD 01242 680414 20

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