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Duffield Celebrity Customer wins Championship May 28, 2013

Duffields South West customer Martin Snell wins the Champion Breed and Reserve Champion with his Large Black Pigs, at the Devon County Show.

Local customer Martin Snell appeared on the BBC One Show last week as part of a film feature on the Devon County Show. He was interviewed, wearing a Duffields sweatshirt, as an entrant in the pig classes and went on to claim both The Champion Breed and Reserve Champion with two of his award winning Large Blacks.

The Snell family have been staunch supporters of Pen Mill/Duffield for over twenty years during which time we have been proud to supply all the feed requirements for both the pig and dairy herds.

Martin is also due to appear on ITV Westward News on the 29th May following a recent filming visit to the farm.

Many thanks to Martin and family for the free publicity!!


Duffields in charity Dragon Boat race May 20, 2013

The ‘Duffields Destroyers’ are taking part in the Dragon Boat Racing at the Sherborne Castle Country Fair, to raise money for the Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton.

Dennis, a well-liked & respected colleague, has been diagnosed with Guillian-Barré Syndrome & is currently being treated at Musgrove Park Hospital. Any money raised will go towards helping to provide equipment & services which would not otherwise be provided.

WE WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT!

If you would like to sponsor the ‘Duffields Destroyers’ please add your name and pledge to the Sponsorship Form on the wall. Thank you in advance for your generous support.

If you’d prefer to donate online, you can do this by visiting www.justgiving.com/Duffields-destroyers.

Thank you in advance for your support.


5KG Chickens Choice Layers pellets

Duffields Launch 5kg pack size product March 13, 2013

Duffields have just launched a 5kg bag version of their Chickens Choice Layers pellets. This is for sale to into the feed resellers market – Merchants and Retailers.

Duffields have witnessed huge growth in their sales into the bagged feed market over recent years. The product will offer a convenient alternative to be sold alongside the 20kg bag products.

The handy handled bag has a 6 month shelf life from manufacture and typically retails at £3.49-£4.49. The product is available to larger merchants and from feed wholesalers to the pet and feeds trade.


Blandford and Sturminster Newton Hockey Club

Duffields Sponsor Blanford and Sturminster Hockey February 26, 2013

Duffields(South West) Ltd are keen to support the local community by sponsoring Blandford and Sturminster Newton Hockey Club with their new kit this season. This has proven to be a winning formula with the Men’s First Team and Ladies Second team vying for league promotion this season. Duffields SW wish them every success!


Ashford Show

Ashford Cattle Show December 4, 2012

This year’s Ashford Cattle Show took place on 3rd and 4th December.  The quality of live and deadstock on display was once again extremely high and a fitting testament to the skill and dedication of Livestock Farmers in the South East.

Duffields were pleased to see some of their customers as Show Champions and continue this long line of successes on Duffield feeds.