13/06/06
The latest developments in the agricultural world and scientific
discoveries come under the microscope in the Universities Pavilion
at the 2006 Great Yorkshire Show.
Cattle parade at the 2005 Great Yorkshire show.
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Under the heading “Tomorrow’s Agriculture” several
of the region’s leading universities have put together a
range of displays and demonstrations covering a wide variety of
topics, from the benefits of including whole grains in our diets
to how horse manure could be a solution to water pollution. Dates
for the show are Tuesday 11 – Thursday 13 July when the agricultural
showcase highlights both traditional farming and innovative developments
in the industry.
Universities involved at this year’s Great Yorkshire Show
are based at Newcastle Upon Tyne, Leeds, Sheffield, York and the
Central Science Laboratory in York.
Exhibitions are:
Developing New tools for a Sustainable Economy
The need to lessen
our dependence on fossil fuels by obtaining greater value from
agricultural products is examined. This exhibition will explore
the concept of bio-refineries, looking at new tools being developed
in the Centre for Novel Agricultural product - University of York
Wholegrains and Health, Eating Your Way to a Healthy Heart
A ‘grain
identification parade’ will test the public’s knowledge
and help educate visitors about how to eat more whole grains -
University of Newcastle upon Tyne
From Harrogate to Hawaii: Nematode Pathogens cause Severe Crop
Damage
Plant parasitic nematodes cause losses to world agriculture
of an estimated £75billion. Crops from around the world that
suffer losses will be displayed and there will be a demonstration
of recent advances in bio-technological solutions. - University
of Leeds
Piglets in the F.I.R.E. & What’s
Going on Inside?
Two
exhibitions from Leeds University Farms, the first looks at the
feeding patterns of piglets housed in groups and the second looks
at developing nutritional strategies which can be used in pig production
to maximize the weaned piglets potential, health and welfare. -
University of Leeds
The Path of a Ugandan Honey Jar
How honey is produced using traditional
practices in a country where the majority of the largely rural
population live in poverty - Central Science Laboratory, York
Agricultural Manure is a Solution to Water
Pollution? It’s
No Cock and Bull Story!
Horse manure - and even llama droppings – are
part of an effective ‘compost’ treatment system to
remove the metals and acidity associated with polluted mine water
- University of Newcastle upon Tyne
Killing Parasitic Worms with Fruit
Worm infections are a major
problem for the livestock industry, but the proteins from some
fruits are proving surprisingly effective in combating the problem
- School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Sheffield
 The Great Yorkshire Show - Something for
Everyone
Great Yorkshire Show Supports Operation Bumblebee
The
Great Yorkshire Cheese & Dairy Show
Great Yorkshire Show: The Art of Woodcraft
A Record Breaking Great Yorkshire Show
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