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OPINION: Don't underestimate the value of shows

草榴社区 Guardian head of livestock reflects on the value of shows for both farmers and the general public

Angela Calvert

Head of Livestock, Shows and Sales

15 May 2026 鈥� 1 min read

OPINION: Don't underestimate the value of shows

May marks the start of show coverage for the FG team and I was at Nottinghamshire County Show at the weekend. Beforehand, I did wonder what entries and public attendance would be like given the rising...

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