NFU Cymru seeking the next Dairy Stockperson of the Year
31st August 2023
NFU Cymru and NFU Mutual are calling for nominations as the search begins for the winner of the 10th Dairy Stockperson of the Year award.
The award seeks to champion dedicated, committed and enthusiastic dairy stock managers from across Wales. This year’s winner will receive £500 and a Welsh slate engraved cheese board.
Jonathan Wilkinson, NFU Cymru dairy board chairman, said: “As a dairy farmer, I am very passionate about the agricultural industry and championing those individuals who go the extra mile to ensure they have happy, healthy cows is important.
“The award aims to recognise the key role that a good dairy stockperson plays in a successful dairy enterprise and the Welsh dairy industry as a whole.
“Potential award winners will be judged on their care and management of the herd, the breeding programme, their handling skills, their involvement in the dairy enterprise and their knowledge of the dairy industry in Wales.”
Mr Wilkinson urged those involved in agriculture to nominate a dairy farmer or manager in their local area who deserves recognition for their work in the industry.
The closing date for entries is Monday 25th September, and the winner will be announced at this year’s Welsh Dairy Show at the United Counties Showground, Carmarthen, on Tuesday 24th October 2023.
Rhys Williams, NFU Cymru / NFU Mutual group secretary for Llandeilo, who will be on the judging panel this year, said: “The quality of stockmanship is a major factor in determining the success of any dairy enterprise.
“We have some superb stockpeople involved in the dairy industry in Wales and I am confident that this will be a keenly contested competition and one which NFU Mutual is pleased to support as the leading farming insurer.”
For more information on the award, visit the NFU Cymru website where you can download an application form. Alternatively, you can email clare.williams@nfu.org.uk or call the NFU Cymru office on 01982 554200.
