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Collage of nine entries by members from across the county Despite the pandemic, Devon young farmers put on an excellent livestock show this year. The Devon Young Farmer’s (YFC) Show & Sale held at Exeter Market is one of the highlights of the YFC calendar, giving young farmers the opportunity to showcase their livestock and compete alongside fellow members across the county. With the show not being able to go ahead at Exeter Livestock Market due to Covid-19 restrictions, the event moved online for the second year running. Matt Darke, Devon YFC county chairman said: “It was such a ...

Young farmer shares succession planning story and top tips >More in Four generations of the Darke family (Matt Darke with Jack, Richard and Edward) © Matt Darke A fourth-generation young farmer has spoken out about how his family worked through their succession planning difficulties to encourage others to get prepared. Devon Young Farmers’ Club county chairman Matt Darke, 28, works on the family farm in south Devon with his father and brother. The mixed farm, which has dairy, sheep, beef and arable enterprises, has been in the famil...

Handing a family farm down to the younger generation can be a tricky business, both emotionally and practically.

Published: 2:00 PM January 22, 2021    The webinar takes place on Monday, January 25, and is supported by leading rural insurer NFU Mutual - Credit: Alan Reid The emotional and practical challenges of handing a family farm down to the younger generation will be discussed by leading national experts in an online event hosted by the Devon Federation of Young Farmers Clubs (YFC).  The webinar on Monday, January 25, is supported by leading rural insurer NFU Mutual and will focus on the need for effective succession planning within family farming businesses.  Professor of Rural Resource Manag...

The emotional and practical challenges of handing a family farm down to the younger generation will be discussed by experts in an online event…