Competition seeks top learners from farming world

The best students drawn from the nation’s farms are set to compete in Lantra’s Welsh Land-based Learner of the Year Award.

Lantra, the Sector Skills Council for the environmental and land-based industries, has called for nominations for its annual awards to recognise those developing their skills.

Kevin Thomas, Lantra’s National Director for Wales, said: "These awards honour the best farmers Wales has to offer. Land-based industries are the backbone of the Welsh economy and this is your chance to recognise the people that work hard everyday to keep it together."

You can nominate a young land-based learner (16-26), a lifelong learner (27+) or someone who has used Farming Connect’s Skills Development funding to develop their skills.

The winners will be announced at a high profile event at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair on 29 November.

Kevin continued: "The deadline of 30 September for nominations is fast approaching. Anyone can nominate, so do it now – they might just be our next top land-based learner."