Now in its fourth year, the award seeks to champion outstanding examples of sustainable farmers and/or farming businesses in Wales.
NFU Cymru President Aled Jones said: “Welsh farmers make an unparalleled contribution to the economic, environmental, social and cultural well-being of Wales. Alongside producing high quality food to world leading standards, farmers manage over 80% of the land area of Wales playing a crucial role protecting, maintaining and enhancing the farmed environment.
“Welsh farmers are key drivers of our rural economy and are the very heart of our rural communities, the Welsh language and culture.
"The NFU Cymru / Wynnstay Group PLC Sustainable Agriculture Award aims to recognise the economic, environment, social and cultural contribution of farming in Wales and will be awarded to the farmer judged to have achieved the most outstanding example of sustainable farming business in Wales.”
Award criteria
The NFU Cymru / Wynnstay Group plc Sustainable Agriculture Award will be awarded to the farm or farmer who, in the round, can:
- Demonstrate a commitment to the production of high-quality food to world leading standards
- Demonstrate their positive contribution to protecting, maintaining and enhancing the quality of the farmed environment
- Demonstrate their involvement and contribution to the rural economy, rural community and Welsh culture.
Prize
The winner of the award will receive £500 and a commemorative accolade. The closing date for entries is Friday 6 September 2024.
How to apply
Nominations are invited from farms and/or farmers throughout Wales. Farmers are invited to nominate themselves or they can be nominated by friends, relatives or organisations.
- Either download and complete the application form and email the completed application form to [email protected]
- Or call the NFU Cymru office on 01982 554200 to request an application form
- Or email [email protected] to request an application form
By completing the application form you are agreeing to have this information sent to NFU Cymru for the purposes of contacting you and the nominee (if different) about this award. Read our Privacy Policy to find out about how we respect your data.
Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed at their farm by the judging panel during September and October and the winner will be announced at the NFU Cymru Conference on Thursday 7 November 2024.
Privacy Policy
The NFU will process your personal data in line with our Privacy Policy. Or, you can request a copy from the NFU CallFirst team on 0370 845 8458. The NFU is the data controller and will process and use all personal data supplied in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018.
Join us for our Sustainable Farming Conference
