National Sugar Beet Demo 1980

This is a cine film of the 1980 sugar beet demonstration that was held in Foxholes, North Yorkshire. It was filmed for one of the main organiser of the event John Ireland by local lad at that time David Wakely who had the local camera shop in Malton. The film features a number of local tractor dealers such as Scruton’s along with cutting edge technology in the sugarbeet Amazon link to J.D.Irelands book for anyone interested in a copy.
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[@davidcollingwood1262]

Great video thanks 🚜🚜

[@Ro33ie19]

Nice bit of local history.

[@stuartwarrick6444]

Great video, I love video’s like this. We should never forget about these days as they seem better then today.

[@Ro33ie19]

I do hear that quite often when asking about the back story of these videos unfortunately been born in 1991 I wouldn’t know just how much.

[@hugoagogo9435]

That wee nash pulling a 5 fur reversible is punching above its weight

[@HenryFerguison-ws1ks]

Spot-on on the ball

[@EdRivis]

Great video thanks! I'm Edward Rivis (John Rivis' son) so it was great seeing this bit of history. I'll make sure my Dad sees it too! Cheers

[@Ro33ie19]

That’s great news. Would you be able show him this other video as-well please as he might know a bit more information on it please.ruclips.net/video/n0FZ68sTKw4/видео.html

[@NeilBurgess-fu5he]

I do believe just before the comment on the 5 furrow national that the cat is pulling a 6 furrow from Roger Peacock at espersykes old Malton possibly by my dad ❤

[@SpudSlingsby]

Great video Rob

[@NickRivis]

Really enjoyed watching this! The only correction is, at the time the demo was held on G D Rivis and sons land. Great video!

[@Ro33ie19]

Thanks for the correction.

[@TheStevegrainger]

J.J.Thomas ninety five -100 at 5min 10.