Gloucestershire Root Fruit & Grain Society

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Gloucestershire Root Fruit & Grain Society The Gloucestershire Root Fruit and Grain Society which is very much alive today, had an exciting start. A peacemaker suggested that specimens

Back in 1863 two farmers came to blows in Gloucester Market, each claiming to grow better crops than the other. A peacemaker suggested that specimens be brought to Gloucester where independent judges would pronounce. The event attracted crowds of interested farmers and from it the society was born. In the early years annual shows were held at the Corn Exchange, but during the Second World War farmers could not take their produce to Gloucester so the judges went to the farms, receiving special allocations of petrol in the interests of food producing. Judging on the farms enables a far wider range for competitions. Livestock is included. Interest in the society grew and competitions increases, though these have changed with the times as fruit has disappeared from schedules. Each year entries come over from all over the county, and the classes are categorised into championship areas, i.e. livestock arable, forage and farm. Then the points are added up to create an overall winner for the premier award. This is the most sought after award, and the battle commences.

13/10/2026

🏆 Have you booked your tickets yet? 🏆

There’s just over a month to go until the Gloucestershire Root, Fruit & Grain Society Annual Dinner & Awards Ceremony!

đź“… Friday 27 November 2026
đź“Ť Gloucester Rugby Club, Kingsholm
🎟️ Tickets £60 per person

It promises to be a fantastic evening as we come together to celebrate this year’s winners, recognise achievements and enjoy a great night with friends and colleagues.

If you haven’t booked yet, now’s the time to get your tickets and join us!

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🚜 Wellies on. Cameras ready. All for a fantastic cause! 📸🌾The Longford WI have been visiting local farms and adding a li...
07/10/2026

🚜 Wellies on. Cameras ready. All for a fantastic cause! 📸🌾

The Longford WI have been visiting local farms and adding a little sparkle to create their brilliant fundraising calendar!

For just £10, you can get your hands on a copy while helping to raise money and awareness for Charlie’s Cancer Support, We Are Farming Minds and Hope for Tomorrow. 💚

There’s a serious purpose behind all the fun, with every purchase helping these important charities and supporting the ambition to bring We Are Farming Minds to Gloucestershire.

đź‘Ź What a fantastic way to support the farming community and some incredibly worthwhile causes.

05/10/2026

Free to all farmers please comment below or wattsapp 07435 509950

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22/09/2026

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🏆We’re delighted to announce that Tallis Amos Group (TAG) has been recognised with a Silver Award under the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS)🇬🇧

This award recognises our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community and the valuable contribution made by our Reservists, Veterans and Armed Forces personnel.

We’re incredibly proud to receive this recognition and would like to thank everyone across TAG who has helped make this achievement possible.

🇬🇧 Proud to support those who serve.

John Deere

19/09/2026
10/09/2026

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Hartpury
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