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Showcase for success

Staged at Skipton Auction Mart (Tuesday, 23 February), the show attracted an attendance in excess of 1500 people. Joint organisers Guy Machinery, who are based at the auction mart, and animal health products specialist and agricultural merchants Pearson Farm Supplies, of West Marton, said they were both surprised and delighted with the turnout.

Guy Machinery co-ordinated a grand parade, with running commentary, of the latest agricultural machinery from Valtra Tractors, Krone grassland equipment, Can-Am quad bikes and Ifor Williams Trailers, for whom Guy has now taken over the regional distributorship.

Pearson Farm Supplies showcased animal health product ranges, along with large stock handling equipment, cattle crushes, sheep races, clipping machines, water storage and diesel tanks, and feed blocks.

The latest information on EID sheep tagging was also available, while representatives from some 15 pharmaceutical companies shone the spotlight on the latest wormers, vaccines and drugs. Around 100 trade stands also set up stall, displaying agricultural-related products and parts.

There was again a strong charity element to the show, with all proceeds - once finalised - to be donated to the special care baby unit at Airedale General Hospital, Steeton.