Norfolk Farm Machinery Club marks 80 years of agricultural innovation
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 07:14 · Archive
The Norfolk Farm Machinery Club has celebrated 80 years of supporting mechanisation and innovation in the county's farming industry.
The Norfolk Farm Machinery Club (Normac) has celebrated 80 years of supporting mechanisation and innovation within Norfolk's farming industry. The club hosted its anniversary dinner at the Norfolk Food Hall on the Norfolk Showground, welcoming about 80 attendees including club members, guests and sponsors.
Normac president Ben Turner, chairman of Norwich-based farm machinery dealer Ben Burgess, reflected on the massive changes since the club's formation in 1946. He particularly highlighted the technological advances in modern tractors and machinery over the past 20 years as the industry 'continues to evolve at pace'. Turner said: '80 years is a big milestone by any measure. It represents generations of members, leaders, volunteers and supporters who have given their time, expertise and commitment to build a strong a respected organisation as we know it today.'
The club's activities include running regular field demonstrations of the latest agricultural technologies and organising machinery innovation competitions at the Royal Norfolk Show. Guests heard speeches from Normac sponsors, including Ben B Turner, chairman of the Clan Trust charity and recently appointed managing director of Ben Burgess. The evening concluded with a presentation by Hampshire farmer and Farmers Weekly columnist Charlie Flindt.
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- Norfolk Farm Machinery Club celebrates 80 years of agricultural innovationThe Norfolk Farm Machinery Club (Normac) has celebrated 80 years of supporting mechanisation and innovation within the county's farming industry.Eastern Daily Press · 9 Oct, 06:00
- Norfolk Farm Machinery Club celebrates 80 years of agricultural innovationThe Norfolk Farm Machinery Club (Normac) has celebrated 80 years of supporting mechanisation and innovation within the county's farming industry.Norwich Evening News · 9 Oct, 06:00
In this story: Norfolk Farm Machinery Club · Ben Turner · Ben Burgess · Norfolk Showground · Royal Norfolk Show
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