NFU Cymru and NFU Mutual have launched their Dairy Stockperson of the Year Award.

Now in its sixth year, the Welsh Dairy Stockperson of the Year Award seeks to champion dedicated, committed and enthusiastic dairy stock managers from across Wales.

Aled Jones, NFU Cymru Milk Board chairman said: “We want to recognise the key role that a good dairy stockperson plays in a successful dairy enterprise and to 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."

The closing date for entries is Monday, 25 September and the winner will be announced at this year’s Welsh Dairy Show at the United Counties Showground, Carmarthen, on Tuesday, 24 October.

Dai Davies OBE, chairman of NFU Mutual’s advisory board for Wales said: “The quality of the stockmanship is a major factor in determining the success of any dairy enterprise."

This year’s winner will receive £300 and a Welsh slate engraved cheese board and the person nominating the winner of the award will also receive £50’s worth of local farm shop vouchers or goods.

For more information regarding the award visit the NFU Cymru website www.nfu-cymru.org.uk

Anyone wishing to enter or nominate someone for the award should email [email protected] or call 01982 554200 for an application form.

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