The competition, open to entrants living in Wales, was looking for photographs that capture the true essence of the Welsh farming industry and all who work within it.
NFU Cymru President and competition judge Aled Jones said: "It has been a real pleasure judging the NFU Cymru 'Best of Welsh Farming' photography competition as part of our Celebration of Welsh Food and Farming Week 2025. We had over 200 fantastic entries and choosing a shortlist and final winner was a mighty task for Anne Dunn and myself. Every picture tells a story."
Farmers Weekly News Reporter and guest judge Anne Dunn said: “What we have seen in every single photo we looked at – is the pure grit, determination, and utter passion our farmers have for producing food, looking after the environment and keeping our culture alive. Wales can hold its head high and I thank everyone who has submitted a brief glimpse into their farming life.”
The 16 shortlisted entries will appear in Farming Wales and Farmers Weekly magazines. They will also be exhibited on the NFU Cymru stand during the Royal Welsh Show. The photo wall is always a great talking point when meeting with politicians and stakeholders at the show.
The shortlisted entries
The winning entry
NFU Cymru President, and competition judge, Aled Jones said: "The winning photo is a common scene on Welsh farms in early spring. Grass is sparse, sheep hungry, lambs growing and the farmer is at wits' end most probably asking 'where is spring, why is it so long coming?'.
"As you look at the farmer in the cold shade of the sun, your eyes begin to lift to the sun-soaked uplands and blue sky as the ever-present sun rises higher as each day passes. The everlasting message is that the seasons will never fail, the cold will pass, the farmer's toil will be rewarded with a harvest of lambs to sell come summer or autumn. The blue sky is a message of hope, to persevere and not give up. As someone once said, 'work has bitter roots but sweet fruits'."
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