Preparations underway for 2021 Southern Agricultural Show
The challenges of the last year have highlighted the importance of producing food locally.
That's according to the secretary of the Southern District Agricultural Society, as preparations get underway for the 2021 Southern Agricultural Show.
Sarah Comish believes the Manx public has been aware for some time of the quality of produce available on Island.
But, she says that's increased in the last 12 months:
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