Union aiming to recognise contribution to dairy industry

THE Farmers’ Union of Wales is looking to recognise an individual who has made a great contribution towards the development of the dairy industry and become an integral part of the industry in Wales.

To recognise such services the union is seeking nominations for its FUW-HSBC Outstanding Service to the Welsh Dairy Industry award.

The winner will be announced at this year’s Welsh Dairy Show in Carmarthen on Tuesday, October 24.

FUW Carmarthenshire county executive officer David Waters said: “There are a number of very worthy individuals in Wales who deserve this award and looking back we have had some very worthy nominations and winners. So if you know of a person in Wales who has made a great contribution towards the development of the dairy industry and has become an integral part of it in Wales, then why not nominate them for this prestigious award.”

Recent winners have included NFU England and Wales Dairy Board chairman Mansel Raymond in 2013; Gwynedd farmer Rhisiart Tomos Lewis (2014); Daioni Organic owner Laurence Harris (2015) and Gareth Roberts of Llaeth y Llan (2016).

Nominations should be in the form of a letter or citation giving full details of the work and achievements of the nominee, and sent to the FUW Carmarthenshire county office, 13a Barn Road, Carmarthen, SA31 1DD by Friday, October 6.