The award seeks to champion dedicated, committed and enthusiastic dairy stock managers from across Wales.
This year's judges
NFU Cymru Dairy Board Chairman Jonathan Wilkinson:
“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.
“I would urge you all to nominate a dairy farmer or manager in your area who you believe deserves to be recognised for their work within the industry."
NFU Cymru / NFU Mutual Group Secretary in Llandeilo Rhys Williams
“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 rural insurer in Wales.”
The prize
This year’s winner will receive £500 and a Welsh slate engraved cheese board.
How to apply or nominate someone
Nominations are invited throughout Wales. Anyone is welcome to nominate a dairy farmer, manager or worker, or themselves.
If you are interested in entering, or know someone who you think is worthy of a nomination for the title of Dairy Stockperson of the Year 2024, you can do so in three ways;
- Fill out the application form below
- Download an application form and email the completed form to [email protected] or by post to NFU Cymru, Agriculture House, Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd, Powys, LD2 3TU
- Call the NFU Cymru office on 01982 554200 to request a hard copy of the form.
Closing date
The closing date for entries is Friday 27 September and the winner will be announced at this year’s Welsh Dairy Show at the United Counties Showground, Carmarthen, on Tuesday 22 October.
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