NFU Cymru have launched the 12th competition in the Dairy Stockperson of the Year award series. The aim of the award is celebrating those who are dedicated to the dairy industry in Wales. The winner will receive £500 and an engraved slate cheeseboard.
In a statement, Jonathan Wilkinson, NFU Cymru Dairy Board Chairman, who will be judging on behalf of the union, said:
“As a dairy farmer, I am very passionate about the agricultural industry and championing those individuals who go the extra mile to ensure they have happy, healthy cows is important.
The award aims to recognise the key role that a good dairy stockperson plays in a successful dairy enterprise and the Welsh dairy industry as a whole. Potential award winners will be judged on their care and management of the herd, the breeding programme, their handling skills, their involvement in the dairy enterprise and their knowledge of the dairy industry in Wales.
I would urge you all to nominate a dairy farmer or manager in your area who you believe deserves to be recognised for their work within the industry.”
The closing date for applications is Friday 26 September 2025. The winner will be announced at this year’s Welsh Dairy Show at the United Counties Showground, Carmarthen, on Tuesday 28 October 2025. For more information about the prize, follow this link to NFU Cymru’s website, e-mail sarah.phillips@nfu.org.uk or phone NFU Cymru’s office on 01982 554200.
