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19/03/2010 16:35:04
Younger farmers needed for FUW Pembrokeshire Countryside Award
Nominations are being invited for the Farmers’ Union of Wales Pembrokeshire branch’s annual Countryside Award which aims to highlight the achievements of younger farmers in the county.
Last year the award was won by a young farmer who achieved a 20-year ambition to run his own dairy farm when his local council offered him a holding.
Thirty-three-year-old Julian Nicholas, of Lower Coxhill Farm, Narberth, who has worked in agriculture all his life, was presented with the award plus £100 and a year’s free FUW membership during last August’s Pembrokeshire County Show.
The judges chose Julian because he had started and developed his business from scratch. "Also, he had chosen to move into dairy production at a very difficult time for the sector which showed a high level of determination and commitment to the industry," they added.
Inviting nominations for this year’s award, FUW Pembrokeshire county chairman Dai Miles said today: "If the agricultural industry is to have a future in Pembrokeshire it is vital that we not only encourage new entrants into the industry, but that we also acknowledge the hard work of existing younger farmers and nurture them.
"In presenting this award we hope that the dedication and determination of the younger generation of farmers in the county will be highlighted and applauded," he added.
To be eligible for the award the nominee must be 40 years of age or under on January 1, 2010; actively involved in agricultural production or land management; and normally resident within Pembrokeshire.
A cash prize, perpetual trophy and a year’s free FUW membership will be awarded.
Further details and nomination forms can be obtained by telephoning the Pembrokeshire FUW Office on 01437 762913. All nominations must be submitted by Friday 21 May 2010.
Last year the award was won by a young farmer who achieved a 20-year ambition to run his own dairy farm when his local council offered him a holding.
Thirty-three-year-old Julian Nicholas, of Lower Coxhill Farm, Narberth, who has worked in agriculture all his life, was presented with the award plus £100 and a year’s free FUW membership during last August’s Pembrokeshire County Show.
The judges chose Julian because he had started and developed his business from scratch. "Also, he had chosen to move into dairy production at a very difficult time for the sector which showed a high level of determination and commitment to the industry," they added.
Inviting nominations for this year’s award, FUW Pembrokeshire county chairman Dai Miles said today: "If the agricultural industry is to have a future in Pembrokeshire it is vital that we not only encourage new entrants into the industry, but that we also acknowledge the hard work of existing younger farmers and nurture them.
"In presenting this award we hope that the dedication and determination of the younger generation of farmers in the county will be highlighted and applauded," he added.
To be eligible for the award the nominee must be 40 years of age or under on January 1, 2010; actively involved in agricultural production or land management; and normally resident within Pembrokeshire.
A cash prize, perpetual trophy and a year’s free FUW membership will be awarded.
Further details and nomination forms can be obtained by telephoning the Pembrokeshire FUW Office on 01437 762913. All nominations must be submitted by Friday 21 May 2010.
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