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Aldborough & Boroughbridge Show success

Posted on September 13, 2012 by farmers

Despite the Aldborough and Boroughbridge show being delayed by around 6 weeks due to adverse weather, it finally went ahead on 2nd September, on a gloriously sunny day. It was well attended by local farmers and villagers alike, and the gate entrance was … Continue reading →

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Rainfall affects Farmers & not just in their fields

Posted on July 18, 2012 by farmers

Sadly our Ludlow team’s annual trip to The Burwarton Show, held at Burwarton, Bridgnorth in Shropshire will have to wait another year with rain cancelling this year’s event. The safety of traders and visitors was cited as the main reason, many fields used by the … Continue reading →

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Newcastle, The Journal reports Farmers & Mercantile expansion

Posted on April 3, 2012 by farmers

The Journal, Newcastle Upon Tyne, reported 2nd April 2012 article on the recent recruitment by Farmers & Mercantile of two new, but greatly experienced, brokers to the farm insurance team based in York. Tony Allanson who manages the Yorkshire office comments … Continue reading →

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Flock Theft Cover – Article in Shropshire’s The Farmer

Posted on January 19, 2012 by farmers

Farmers & Mercantile recently contributed an article to Shropshire’s The Farmer regarding the incidence of sheep flock theft. The full text of the original article is shown below: With the increase in sheep prices this year is theft of my … Continue reading →

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