The award-winning Yorkshire Agricultural Machinery Show (YAMS) is preparing to celebrate the 10th anniversary as the leading one day show in the North of England on 7th February 2024.
YAMS is a free entry show and features every major agricultural machinery dealership across the region and last year attracted a record 15,000 visitors and more than 200 stands, providing a showcase for large organisations and innovative start-ups.
As well as the latest state-of-the-art machinery from leading manufacturers displayed by local dealerships, the show also offers a prime opportunity for small businesses and bespoke engineers to display their products to a targeted audience and gain valuable exposure.
Exhibitors at YAMS 2024 include well known regulars such as Claas Eastern, Ripon Farm Services, Russells, Wilfred Scruton and will welcome first timers such as Water Technology Engineering, RTKFnet, CW Sprayers and Saxon Agriculture Ltd.
The pandemic forced the cancellation of the show in 2021, making this the 10th YAMS which has been breaking records for exhibitors and attendances for the last two years at the York Auction Centre, Murton, York.
Richard Tasker, YAMS founder and organiser, said: “Without doubt these last two shows have cemented our position as the leading one day show in the North of England with 2023 delivering a record attendance, surpassing by some way, the old record we achieved in 2022.
“What makes YAMS different is that from the very first year our primary focus has been to develop it as a business show and that was the feedback we got in 2014. The visitors to YAMS that year commented that what really made the show stand out was the fact that it showcased machinery and equipment you would expect to see on most farms not just monster machinery for the large estates. They also saw local dealerships and faces they recognised giving an opportunity to build on working relationships. We are a business and technology agricultural show that does what is says on the tin.”
Each year the show organisers make significant improvements to enhance the experience for exhibitors and visitors, including upgrading facilities and improving movement around the site.
“We have worked extremely hard to retain our position as the leading show in the North of England and it’s a fact that if you rest on your laurels and stand still then you will go backwards:” said Richard.
“We make an annual investment to improve all aspects of YAMS and this year have made improvements in terms of ground works to deliver a better road net work on site and have completely refurbished the shower and toilet blocks. The on-site Bidders cafeteria has been refurbished and we have boosted the Wi-Fi service across the showground
The show also enables visitors to collect Continuing Professional Development points – BASIS and National Register of Sprayer Operators (NRoSO) as part of their qualification for membership renewal.
YAMS brings together all sections of the agricultural community and incorporates support for the health and welfare of farmers which has been a key factor in the show’s success, earning the Rural Event of the Year award at the Yorkshire Post Rural Awards in 2022 and 2023.
The Samaritans, RABI, Farming Community Network and Prostate Cancer UK will all have their own stands at YAMS 2024 and Richard added: “We believe it is particularly important to offer support to the farming community because it has been highlighted widely that farming can be a very lonely occupation”.
The show organisers have put in place an inventive transport system to ease travel to the site, establishing the Grimston Bar Park & Ride service which is free and drops visitors off at the show entrance with buses running every 15 minutes. There is also free onsite car parking available for up to 3,500 vehicles plus adjacent overflow parking.
Updates will be posted on the website, yams.uk.com, in the build-up to the show which runs from 8.30am to 4.30pm on Wednesday, 7th February 2024.
YAMS is a free entry show and features every major agricultural machinery dealership across the region and last year attracted a record 15,000 visitors and more than 200 stands, providing a showcase for large organisations and innovative start-ups.
As well as the latest state-of-the-art machinery from leading manufacturers displayed by local dealerships, the show also offers a prime opportunity for small businesses and bespoke engineers to display their products to a targeted audience and gain valuable exposure.
Exhibitors at YAMS 2024 include well known regulars such as Claas Eastern, Ripon Farm Services, Russells, Wilfred Scruton and will welcome first timers such as Water Technology Engineering, RTKFnet, CW Sprayers and Saxon Agriculture Ltd.
The pandemic forced the cancellation of the show in 2021, making this the 10th YAMS which has been breaking records for exhibitors and attendances for the last two years at the York Auction Centre, Murton, York.
Richard Tasker, YAMS founder and organiser, said: “Without doubt these last two shows have cemented our position as the leading one day show in the North of England with 2023 delivering a record attendance, surpassing by some way, the old record we achieved in 2022.
“What makes YAMS different is that from the very first year our primary focus has been to develop it as a business show and that was the feedback we got in 2014. The visitors to YAMS that year commented that what really made the show stand out was the fact that it showcased machinery and equipment you would expect to see on most farms not just monster machinery for the large estates. They also saw local dealerships and faces they recognised giving an opportunity to build on working relationships. We are a business and technology agricultural show that does what is says on the tin.”
Each year the show organisers make significant improvements to enhance the experience for exhibitors and visitors, including upgrading facilities and improving movement around the site.
“We have worked extremely hard to retain our position as the leading show in the North of England and it’s a fact that if you rest on your laurels and stand still then you will go backwards:” said Richard.
“We make an annual investment to improve all aspects of YAMS and this year have made improvements in terms of ground works to deliver a better road net work on site and have completely refurbished the shower and toilet blocks. The on-site Bidders cafeteria has been refurbished and we have boosted the Wi-Fi service across the showground
The show also enables visitors to collect Continuing Professional Development points – BASIS and National Register of Sprayer Operators (NRoSO) as part of their qualification for membership renewal.
YAMS brings together all sections of the agricultural community and incorporates support for the health and welfare of farmers which has been a key factor in the show’s success, earning the Rural Event of the Year award at the Yorkshire Post Rural Awards in 2022 and 2023.
The Samaritans, RABI, Farming Community Network and Prostate Cancer UK will all have their own stands at YAMS 2024 and Richard added: “We believe it is particularly important to offer support to the farming community because it has been highlighted widely that farming can be a very lonely occupation”.
The show organisers have put in place an inventive transport system to ease travel to the site, establishing the Grimston Bar Park & Ride service which is free and drops visitors off at the show entrance with buses running every 15 minutes. There is also free onsite car parking available for up to 3,500 vehicles plus adjacent overflow parking.
Updates will be posted on the website, yams.uk.com, in the build-up to the show which runs from 8.30am to 4.30pm on Wednesday, 7th February 2024.