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flag Margaret Chapman, first female cattle steward in 1975, dies at home after a 50-year impact on British agriculture.

flag Margaret Chapman, a pioneering figure in British agriculture and former President of the Yorkshire Agricultural Society, has died unexpectedly at home. flag She made history as the first female cattle steward in 1975 and served as Chief Cattle Steward for over a decade, later leading the society from 2021 to 2022. flag With a career spanning more than 50 years, she was celebrated for her expertise, integrity, and dedication to the Great Yorkshire Show, where her family’s involvement dates back to 1910. flag Born on a York dairy farm, she began exhibiting at age five and managed international cattle exports before BSE restrictions ended the trade. flag Colleagues praised her quiet strength, wisdom, and lasting impact on British agriculture.

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