Cereal Competition
Event Date
3rd Aug 2026
Cereal Growing Competition
RULES
1. The competition is open to members of the Turriff District Agricultural Association.
2. Only one entry per business/company name is permitted in each of the following crop categories:
Winter Barley Winter Wheat Spring Barley (Malting or Feed) Spring Oats
3. Judging Criteria: Crops will be assessed based on Quality and potential yield, Uniformity, Freedom from weeds and
pests, Grain size & Estimated plant stand
4. Minimum Field Size: 4 hectares (9.88 acres).
5. Prizes will be awarded in each crop category as follows:
1st Prize – £30; 2nd Prize – £20; 3rd Prize – £10
6. Prize Money Payment will be paid into your nominated bank account
7. Judging Period: Crops will be judged in July.
8. A perpetual trophy will be awarded to the Best Overall Entry.
9. No entry fee.
10. Field Location:
Please provide the ///what3words code for the field gateway.
Visit https://what3words.com to find the precise location of the gate entrance to the relevant field. This will ensure
the judge can locate the crop easily.
11. Closing Date for Entries: Friday, 26th June 2026
1. The competition is open to members of the Turriff District Agricultural Association.
2. Only one entry per business/company name is permitted in each of the following crop categories:
Winter Barley Winter Wheat Spring Barley (Malting or Feed) Spring Oats
3. Judging Criteria: Crops will be assessed based on Quality and potential yield, Uniformity, Freedom from weeds and
pests, Grain size & Estimated plant stand
4. Minimum Field Size: 4 hectares (9.88 acres).
5. Prizes will be awarded in each crop category as follows:
1st Prize – £30; 2nd Prize – £20; 3rd Prize – £10
6. Prize Money Payment will be paid into your nominated bank account
7. Judging Period: Crops will be judged in July.
8. A perpetual trophy will be awarded to the Best Overall Entry.
9. No entry fee.
10. Field Location:
Please provide the ///what3words code for the field gateway.
Visit https://what3words.com to find the precise location of the gate entrance to the relevant field. This will ensure
the judge can locate the crop easily.
11. Closing Date for Entries: Friday, 26th June 2026
Proudly sponsored by: SBM Scotgrain Agriculture
Cereal Growing Competition
