Owning an expanding beef enterprise that is based on the increased growth rates of the Charolais to sire top quality store calves is paying handsome dividends for father and son duo, Eric and Ellis Mutch from Burnside of Whitefield, Forglen, Banff. Three generations of the Mutch family have farmed at Burnside of Whitefield, which goes back to 1955 when Eric’s late father, also Eric, took on the tenancy. He got the chance to buy the farm in 1972 and grabbed the opportunity with both hands! Two neighbouring farms were added in 1979 and the other in 1987, which are now run by Eric and Ellis, assisted by their wives Karen and Louise respectively. Ellis and Louise have high hopes that their son, Eric – just one-year-old – will be the fourth generation to run the farm in years to come.
Coronavirus: Turriff Show to be cancelled for second year
8 February 2021 |
The show s cancellation is due to the ongoing uncertainty of hosting large scale events
Turriff Show, the largest two-day agri event in Scotland, has announced the cancellation of the 2021 show due to continued uncertainty regarding regulations.
Organisers of the event said Covid restrictions on mass gatherings, social distancing and lockdown measures were likely to be in place for the foreseeable future.
This year s show was due to take place on 1 and 2 August at The Haughs showground, Turriff, Aberdeenshire
Turriff Show, which usually attracts 24,000 visitors, was also forced to cancel last year.
Turriff Show cancelled due to Covid-19 pandemic By Chris Saunderson
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Updated: 14:49, 06 February 2021
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The show attracts 24,000 visitors each year.
The decision comes amid ongoing uncertainty over hosting large scale events during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The show was due to take place on Sunday and Monday, August 1 and 2 at The Haughs.
Alan Gaul, show president said: âIt is with deep regret and much consideration that we had to make the extremely difficult decision that the next Turriff Show will take place in 2022.