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]]> https://www.southhams.com/ https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/advice-from-devon-and-cornwall-police-theft-of-diesel-from-farms <![CDATA[Advice from Devon and Cornwall Police - theft of diesel from farms]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/advice-from-devon-and-cornwall-police-theft-of-diesel-from-farms On farms, fuel and batteries are one of the most likely things to be targeted by criminals. Thefts often increase during the longer nights with the... ]]> Tue, 05 May 2026 13:56:34 +0000 5566 2026-05-05 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/89/c7/ef/advice-from-devon-and-cornwall-police-theft-of-diesel-from-farms-60-1777985811.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kingsbridge-show-has-named-their-new-chairman-as-2025-organisation-gears-up <![CDATA[Kingsbridge Show has named their new chairman as 2025 organisation gears up]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/kingsbridge-show-has-named-their-new-chairman-as-2025-organisation-gears-up Kingsbridge Show has named Helen Reeve as chairman for 2025 and bookings are now being taken for trade stands. Helen Reeve, who along with her husband Robert... ]]> Tue, 04 Mar 2025 21:12:04 +0000 5144 2025-03-04 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/39/23/1d/kingsbridge-show-has-named-their-new-chairman-as-2025-organisation-gears-up-68-1741122733.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/events-news/kingsbridge-show-is-a-great-success-despite-a-slightly-wet-ending <![CDATA[Kingsbridge Show is a great success, despite a slightly wet ending ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/events-news/kingsbridge-show-is-a-great-success-despite-a-slightly-wet-ending Kingsbridge Show was a great success, despite a wet ending to the day. As usual, Kingsbridge Show welcomed hundreds of people to Borough Farm on Saturday,... ]]> Tue, 10 Sep 2024 21:13:15 +0000 4801 2024-09-10 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/3a/50/62/kingsbridge-show-is-a-great-success-despite-a-slightly-wet-ending-68-1725999266.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/michael-caines-mbe-is-announced-as-devon-county-show-president-2024 <![CDATA[Michael Caines MBE is announced as Devon County Show President 2024]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/michael-caines-mbe-is-announced-as-devon-county-show-president-2024 The Devon County Agricultural Association is "delighted" to announce Michael Caines MBE as President of the 2024 Devon County Show. Michael Caines MBE is one of the... ]]> Thu, 29 Feb 2024 12:32:45 +0000 4404 2024-02-29 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/96/16/a3/michael-caines-mbe-is-announced-as-devon-county-show-president-2024-26-1709210051.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/who-is-going-to-kingsbridge-show-next-weekend <![CDATA[Who is going to Kingsbridge Show next weekend? ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/who-is-going-to-kingsbridge-show-next-weekend Kingsbridge Show is gearing up for its 142nd year, 69 of which have been held at Borough Farm. Kingsbridge Show is a family friendly event, with loads... ]]> Thu, 24 Aug 2023 23:29:32 +0000 3986 2023-08-24 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/37/bd/c7/who-is-going-to-kingsbridge-show-next-weekend-83-1692919802.jpeg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/devon-county-agricultural-association-launches-campaign-to-entice-young-members <![CDATA[Devon County Agricultural Association launches campaign to entice young members ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/devon-county-agricultural-association-launches-campaign-to-entice-young-members The Devon County Agricultural Association (DCAA) is one of Devon's oldest and most established institutions but it struggles with an ageing demographic. Established in 1872, the... ]]> Wed, 28 Sep 2022 20:59:22 +0000 3186 2022-09-28 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/2e/32/93/devon-county-agricultural-association-launches-campaign-to-entice-young-members-57-1664395276.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/avian-flu-prevention-zone-goes-into-effect-across-the-south-hams <![CDATA[Avian flu prevention zone goes into effect across the South Hams ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/avian-flu-prevention-zone-goes-into-effect-across-the-south-hams Following a number of cases of avian flu in the South West, an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone has been declared across the region. Following the detection... ]]> Thu, 01 Sep 2022 20:28:15 +0000 3133 2022-09-01 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/1c/a7/0c/avian-flu-prevention-zone-goes-into-effect-across-the-south-hams-7-1662060531.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/farmers-adapt-behaviour-to-cope-with-extreme-weather-over-the-weekend <![CDATA[Farmers adapt behaviour to cope with extreme weather over the weekend ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/farmers-adapt-behaviour-to-cope-with-extreme-weather-over-the-weekend Following a number of combine harvesters catching fire across the South Hams, farmers are having to adapt their behaviour to cope with the current drought and heatwave. ... ]]> Mon, 15 Aug 2022 09:39:14 +0000 3095 2022-08-15 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/ba/98/14/farmers-adapt-behaviour-to-cope-with-extreme-weather-over-the-weekend-46-1660552803.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/watch-stunning-drone-footage-showcases-the-beauty-of-the-south-hams <![CDATA[WATCH: Stunning drone footage showcases the beauty of the South Hams ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/watch-stunning-drone-footage-showcases-the-beauty-of-the-south-hams A local man who uses his drone as a hobby has captured some stunning footage of the South Hams farmers at work. Scott Hutchinson, from the... ]]> Thu, 28 Jul 2022 22:22:36 +0000 3061 2022-07-28 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/10/18/a7/watch-stunning-drone-footage-showcases-the-beauty-of-the-south-hams-26-1659305728.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/devon-county-show-was-back-to-full-strength-this-year-always-a-great-family-day-out <![CDATA[Devon County Show was back to full strength this year - always a great family day out]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/devon-county-show-was-back-to-full-strength-this-year-always-a-great-family-day-out Devon County Show was back to its full strength this year, with brilliant attractions and the best of livestock that our county has to offer. We attended... ]]> Mon, 04 Jul 2022 21:57:55 +0000 3011 2022-07-04 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/5f/f3/92/devon-county-show-was-back-to-full-strength-this-year-always-a-great-family-day-out-98-1656969700.jpeg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/open-day-in-aid-of-the-devon-air-ambulance-raises-more-than-700 <![CDATA[Open day in aid of the Devon Air Ambulance raises nearly £800]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/open-day-in-aid-of-the-devon-air-ambulance-raises-more-than-700 An open day at Martin Pears Engineering has raised £783 for the Devon Air Ambulance. An open day featuring farm equipment displays, industry experts and charity... ]]> Tue, 17 May 2022 19:53:52 +0000 2906 2022-05-17 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/6b/4b/6e/open-day-in-aid-of-the-devon-air-ambulance-raises-more-than-700-66-1652813643.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/poultry-lockdown-to-end-on-monday <![CDATA[Poultry lockdown to end on Monday]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/poultry-lockdown-to-end-on-monday Bird housing measures across the UK are to be lifted after five months. Bird keepers are... ]]> Tue, 26 Apr 2022 20:44:21 +0000 2844 2022-04-26 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/3a/be/6b/poultry-lockdown-to-end-on-monday-58-1651002369.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/members-news/martin-pears-are-more-than-machinery-go-along-to-their-open-day-to-find-out-what-they-can-do-for-you <![CDATA[Martin Pears are more than machinery - go along to their open day to find out what they can do for you!]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/members-news/martin-pears-are-more-than-machinery-go-along-to-their-open-day-to-find-out-what-they-can-do-for-you Martin Pears Engineering Ltd are more than just agriculture and machinery - find out what they can offer you! Martin Pears... ]]> Thu, 14 Apr 2022 21:43:17 +0000 2825 2022-04-14 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/a6/ec/af/martin-pears-are-more-than-machinery-go-along-to-their-open-day-to-find-out-what-they-can-do-for-you-26-1649969015.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/the-cows-in-clover-are-back-in-woodleigh <![CDATA[The Cows in Clover are back in Woodleigh - and you can track them using GPS]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/the-cows-in-clover-are-back-in-woodleigh The small herd of six Dexter cows started roaming Avon Valley Woods, Woodleigh, at the weekend, with the aim of increasing biodiversity. ‘Cows in Clover’ is a... ]]> Mon, 07 Mar 2022 22:00:45 +0000 2737 2022-03-07 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/69/44/5e/the-cows-in-clover-are-back-in-woodleigh-95-1646690454.png https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/sheep-worrying-on-the-rise-in-the-south-hams <![CDATA[Sheep worrying on the rise in the South Hams]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/sheep-worrying-on-the-rise-in-the-south-hams SouthHams.com was contacted today by Rich Rossiter of Burton Farm, near Galmpton regarding the sheep worrying that has been taking place alarmingly frequently recently. On Thursday 13th... ]]> Fri, 28 Jan 2022 16:29:41 +0000 2665 2022-01-28 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/78/3a/63/sheep-worrying-on-the-rise-in-the-south-hams-93-1643387856.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-awareness-campaign-launched-to-help-fight-rural-crime-and-livestock-theft <![CDATA[Police awareness campaign launched to help fight rural crime and livestock theft]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-awareness-campaign-launched-to-help-fight-rural-crime-and-livestock-theft A new awareness campaign is being launched to encourage residents and countryside visitors to help fight rural crime and livestock theft in Devon. Leading rural insurer NFU... ]]> Tue, 12 Oct 2021 22:31:02 +0000 2432 2021-10-12 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/85/4b/c6/police-awareness-campaign-launched-to-help-fight-rural-crime-and-livestock-theft-57-1634074391.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-appeal-for-witnesses-after-tractor-guidance-systems-stolen <![CDATA[Police appeal for witnesses after tractor guidance systems stolen ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-appeal-for-witnesses-after-tractor-guidance-systems-stolen Police are appealing for witnesses and information after guidance systems were stolen from two tractors. Police said: "We are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information... ]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2021 19:25:46 +0000 2367 2021-09-10 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/45/30/e2/police-appeal-for-witnesses-after-tractor-guidance-systems-stolen-38-1631298533.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-warn-farmers-and-small-holders-to-review-their-farm-security <![CDATA[Police warn farmers and small holders to review their farm security ]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/general-news/police-warn-farmers-and-small-holders-to-review-their-farm-security Devon and Cornwall Police Rural Affairs Team is reminding farmers and small holders to "review their farm security as we move through the summer months". This warning... ]]> Wed, 11 Aug 2021 21:08:07 +0000 2290 2021-08-11 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/2b/64/7f/police-warn-farmers-and-small-holders-to-review-their-farm-security-93-1628712818.jpg https://www.southhams.com/blog/members-news/martin-pears-engineering-the-treasure-trove-all-south-hams-smallholders-and-farmers-need-to-know-about <![CDATA[Martin Pears Engineering: the treasure trove all South Hams smallholders and farmers need to know about]]> https://www.southhams.com/blog/members-news/martin-pears-engineering-the-treasure-trove-all-south-hams-smallholders-and-farmers-need-to-know-about Martin Pears Engineering is the local business that, through toil and hard graft, just keeps growing. With a desire to fill the gaps and meet the needs of anyone... ]]> Tue, 16 Jul 2019 13:15:04 +0000 1419 2019-07-16 https://www.southhams.com/media/reviews/photos/original/ca/f2/b0/martin-pears-engineering-the-treasure-trove-all-south-hams-smallholders-and-farmers-need-to-know-about-41-1564401833.jpg