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OPINION: Now is the time to support our agricultural shows

Angela Calvert, ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Guardian's head of livestock shows and sales, reflects on the importance of agricultural shows as the 2025 season gets underway

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OPINION: Now is the time to support our agricultural shows

With the show season underway it is a good time to reflect on just how important they are to the agricultural industry. Showcase They are a fantastic opportunity to showcase what we do to the general...

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