Calling all Herdsmen
We are looking for the top South West herdsman for 2010. Do you have an outstanding herdsman working for you who you would like to nominate, or are you yourself a hard working herdsman? The 2010 Dairy Show, in its 30th anniversary year is launching a new competition - The South West Herdsperson of Year at the Bath and West Showground on 6th October. This is your opportunity to put forward your recommendations or be recognised personally for all your hard work.
The Award organised by the Royal Bath & West of England Society and sponsored and supported by Milk Link, the South West’s leading farmer owned co-operative, and Clydesdale Bank plc seeks to recognise excellence in dairy farming. The Award is open to all herdsmen across Devon, Cornwall, Bristol, Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire, Hampshire, Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire
Those herdsmen short listed will be visited by the Award judges for 2010, Paul Charlton (Milk Link), Graham Poulton (Clydesdale Bank plc) and Peter Clark (retired Veterinary Surgeon). Allen Cotton, competition steward for the Royal Bath & West, also accompanied the judges for their visits to Devon. At each visit, the judges will look at all aspects of the farm, the stock, plans and policies, dairy costings and accounts.
Will Sanderson, Milk Link’s Corporate Affairs Director said: “A skilled and committed herdsperson can play a vital role on farm in delivering improved milk quality, productivity, animal husbandry and ultimately profitability. Despite this herdspersons are often the unsung heroes of the dairy industry and we are therefore delighted to be supporting this new award to recognise their contribution.”
Clydesdale Bank’s Agri-partner, Graham Poulton, said: “Clydesdale Bank is committed to the farming and rural communities and we support agriculture in many ways. Herdspeople are often the unsung heroes of a dairy farming operation and we are delighted to be able help in recognising their contribution through these awards.”
Finalists will receive complimentary tickets to The Dairy Show and the overall winner of the competition will receive £750 in prize money plus an invitation to the Dairy Industry Dinner, engraved glass bowl and framed photograph of the occasion.
Entries for the competition close 23rd July and entry forms are available from www.bathandwest.com
For more information please contact:
Julie Kitching Marketing
The Royal Bath & West of England Society
Tel: 01749 822235