An award searching for to recognise the contribution Welsh farmers make to the financial, environmental and social wellbeing of Wales has launched for 2024.
Now in its fourth yr, NFU Cymru’s trade award seeks to champion excellent examples of sustainable farmers or farming companies in Wales.
It is going to be awarded to the farm or farmer who can exhibit a dedication to the manufacturing of high-quality meals to world main requirements.
The recipient will be capable of exhibit their optimistic contribution to defending, sustaining and enhancing the standard of the farmed surroundings.
They have to additionally showcase their involvement and contribution to the agricultural financial system, rural group and Welsh tradition.
The winner of the award will obtain £500 and a commemorative accolade. The deadline for entries is 6 September 2024.
NFU Cymru President Aled Jones stated: “Welsh farmers make an unparalleled contribution to the financial, environmental, social and cultural well-being of Wales.
“Alongside producing top quality meals to world main requirements, farmers handle over 80% of the land space of Wales taking part in a vital position defending, sustaining and enhancing the farmed surroundings.
“Welsh farmers are key drivers of our rural financial system and are the very coronary heart of our rural communities, the Welsh language and tradition.
“The award shall be awarded to the farmer judged to have achieved probably the most excellent instance of sustainable farming enterprise in Wales.”
Nominations are invited from farms and farmers all through Wales. They will nominate themselves or be nominated by associates, kinfolk or organisations.
Nomination varieties can be found for obtain from the NFU Cymru web site.
