The NFU Cymru/NFU Mutual Wales Woman Farmer of the Year competition aims to celebrate the contribution of women in the Welsh farming industry.
NFU Cymru Deputy President Abi Reader, a former winner of the award who will be one of this year’s judges, said: “The Wales Woman Farmer of the Year Award is there to champion the contribution that women make to farming businesses and wider rural life. Over the past 25 years we have had a variety of winners, all representing different sectors and parts of the farming industry, and we look forward to receiving applications for the 2023 title and celebrating the 25th anniversary of this great award.”
Lona Davies, NFU Cymru & NFU Mutual Group Secretary, who will be judging alongside Abi Reader said: "For generations women have played a crucial role in Welsh agriculture, from running farm businesses to leading diversification enterprises to increase farm income and NFU Mutual is proud to support this award. We hope the award inspires other women in Wales to take centre stage and influence farming in the future."
Last year's winner
Read more about the most recent winner of the Wales Woman Farmer of the Year Award, Clare Morgan from Prembrokeshire.
Clare farms in partnership with her husband, Stephen, at Fenton Home Farm, Crundale near Haverfordwest. They farm 375 acres consisting of free-range hens, cattle, breeding ewes and some arable cropping. Over the last 20 years they have converted their traditional stone barns into assured short hold rental properties and in the last three years as holiday cottages. The farm also has a renewable energy diversification in the form of a solar park.
The award
The criteria includes:
- The part played to make the farm enterprise successful
- Any contribution made to champion the industry and, in particular, the role of women in farming
- Involvement in local community life and in other organisations.
The winner of the NFU Cymru/NFU Mutual Wales Woman Farmer of the Year 2023 award will receive £500 and a Welsh Royal Crystal bowl.
How to apply or nominate someone
Nominations are invited throughout Wales. Female farmers are invited to nominate themselves or can be nominated by a friend, relative or organisation.
If you are interested in entering, or know someone who you think is worthy of a nomination for the title of Wales Woman Farmer of the Year 2023;
- Fill out the online form below
- Download the application form and email the completed form to [email protected] or by post to NFU Cymru, Agriculture House, Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd, Powys, LD2 3TU
- Call the NFU Cymru office on 01982 554200 to request a hard copy of the form.
The closing date for entries is Monday 29 May 2023. The award will be presented on Thursday 27 July on the NFU Cymru stand at the Royal Welsh Show.