The Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell made his first visit to the showground in Harrogate, as did new Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Steve Reed OBE MP, and Farming Minister Daniel Zeichner as part of the new Government following last week’s General Election.
Adam Henson took to the cattle rings before heading for the chat show on the Vertu Motors GYS Stage and seeing the sheepdog trials, while Kelvin Fletcher and wife Liz also made an appearance, as well as farming influencer Joe Seels.
A YAS Award was presented to Michael Warren, who has been stewarding at the Great Yorkshire Show for an incredible 66 years.
Charles Mills, show director, said: “It was a pleasure to host the Archbishop who made his first visit – hopefully the first of many!
“We were also delighted to host the new Secretary of State, Steve Reed OBE MP and Farming Minister Daniel Zeichner, who could connect with farmers and farming bodies like the NFU, CLA, RABI and our Future Farmers to start the conversation about the future of farming.
“Today has also underlined how the many issues being tackled in the rural sector are being handled in some very creative ways, from conservation and sustainability to food production and education.”
Here is a selection of photos from day three of the show.
9. Great Yorkshire Show
Zen Smylie, 19, of Dumfries, working Tyne, a 13 year old Clydesdale Cross Cob, from Teamwork Horse Logging Sustainable Forestry, based in Dumfries, in the woodland area of the showground Photo: James Hardisty
10. Great Yorkshire Show
Karl Barker, of Malton, working on a 8ft Tawny Owl made from oak, in the woodland area of the show Photo: James Hardisty
11. Great Yorkshire Show
Deb Howe, owner of Eggucation, based near Sheffield, holding a one day old Bronze Turkey Poult Photo: James Hardisty
12. Great Yorkshire Show
Hannah Wood, 27, of Preston, with the British Simmental Junior Champion taking part in the Junior Interbreed Championship Class Photo: James Hardisty