Farminanglia

Farminanglia seeks to educate and inform visitors to the show about the diversity of Suffolk farming on their doorstep.  With a changing theme each year, 2011 will focus on The Farming Calendar. showing the year round process for planting, growing and harvesting the region's combinable crops and fruit and vegetables. The ongoing programme of work the SAA undertakes with Suffolk Schools is also showcased in Farminanglia

Childrens' Farm

Farminanglia hosts the ever popular Children's Farm, courtesy of Easton Farm Park.  Here younger visitors can see and pet many different animals, including lambs, goats and if you're lucky see chicks and ducklings hatch!

Cattle
Cows are milked on the Showground twice a day in the Farminanglia Dairy. Plan a milking session into your day. In Farminanglia you can not only see how cows are milked but also see the calves as well. At the Calf Unit, sponsored by Volac, there are plenty of calves and whilst you are there have a go at hand milking the wooden cow.

Beef production is an important part of British farming. At the Show you can not only see prime beef cows in the Cattle Rings but also within Farminanglia. The beef shed, co-ordinated by Mr Joe Warne, has plenty of examples.

Pigs
The running commentary around the pig ring makes it not only informative but also entertaining. Do you know what a judge looks for in a prize winning sow? Come along to the Farminanglia area and watch the pedigree and commercial herds being judged.

Inventive Farmer

The Inventive Farmer Competition offers farmers the chance to show off their ideas. Many people working on farms often see ways to do tasks more efficiently. This is achieved through alterations to tools or mechanical objects, or even the invention of a whole new concept.

Entrants can win up to £175. The only criteria is that the invention is by someone whose main occupation is not the design and manufacture of agricultural equipment. No entry will be accepted if it is about to go into production or already in production.

The competition is judged on the first morning of the Show to the following criteria, Originality 60%, Suitability 20%, Labour Saving 20%.

Come along and look at some of Suffolk's Inventive Farmers ideas. Have you got an idea? Why not enter the competition - contact Elizabeth Payne at the Show Office for an entry form.

What's New In Farming Equipment Competition
This is a FREE competition open to all Agricultural and Horticultural exhibitors to find the Best New Piece of Equipment. The product must have been launched during the last year. The entries are judged on the first morning of the Show. Have a wander around the Tradestands and see if you can spot the winner!

To enter your company's product please contact Paula Slater at the Show office.

For more information on any aspect of Farminanglia please e-mail Paula Slater at the Show office.