Welsh farming union NFU Cymru has launched a new Sustainable Agriculture Award, which will recognise the ‘unparalleled contribution Welsh farming enterprises make to the economic, environmental, social and cultural well-being of Wales.’
The award, which was announced earlier this month, will be awards to the farm or farmer who can demonstrate a commitment to the production of high quality food to world leading standards; demonstrate their positive contribution to protecting, maintaining and enhancing the quality of the farmed environment; and demonstrate their involvement and contribution to the rural economy, rural community and Welsh culture. The winner will receive £500 and a commemorative award.
NFU Cymru President John Davies said, “Alongside producing high quality food to world leading standards, farmers manage over 80% of the land area of Wales playing a crucial role protecting, maintaining and enhancing the farmed environment. The NFU Cymru Sustainable Agriculture Award aims to recognise the economic, environment, social and cultural contribution of farming in Wales and will be awarded to the farmer judged to have achieved the most outstanding example of sustainable farming business in Wales.”
Nominations are invited from farms and/or farmers throughout Wales, and the closing date for entries is Monday 30th September 2019.
Photo caption: NFU Cymru President John Davies
Photo Credit: NFU Cymru