EURIG Jenkins, a dairy farmer from Pentrefelin farm, Talsarn, near Lampeter, has won the BGS Grassland Farmer of the Year competition for 2016.

The announcement was made at an awards evening held in Belfast, jointly hosted by BGS and Ulster Grassland Society.

Mr Jenkins’ 400-cow herd of New Zealand Friesian cows, managed under a spring-block calving and grazing system, took him to the top of the 2016 competition, with judging criteria encompassing grassland and forage policy, grazing and forage management, livestock production and welfare, as well as how the farm approaches environmental issues.

When presenting the award, BGS president John Bax said: “Whilst it is always a regret that there can only be one overall winner, I am delighted to reveal this year’s award goes to a grassland producer who truly demonstrates what can be achieved when there is a focus on grass and forage, in UK farming”.

Mr Jenkins was joined at the Belfast celebration by the two other exceptional entrants, who had succeeded through the tough regional rounds to become finalists in the competition.

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