Farming Life awards winners are revealed
Around 200 people from across the industry joined to acknowledge the efforts of families, businesses and individuals who have made their mark during the past year and a half.
Keynote speaker was Edwin Poots, Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs.
Award winners were as follows:
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Hide AdBest Impact of the Decade - RUAS, Balmoral Park - Sponsored by MSD Animal Health
Conservation & Environment Award - The Conservation Volunteers NI - Sponsored by RJ Woodland Services
Agri Key Workers of the Year - Young Farmers Clubs of Ulster - Sponsored by Norbrook
Agri Food Business of the Year - Cranswick Country Foods - Sponsored by Kerry Dairy Consumer Foods
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Hide AdYoung Farmer of the Year - Emily McGowan, Millbank Farm - Sponsored by ASDA
Agricultural Student of the Year - Dearbhle McLaughlin - Sponsored by DAERA
Commitment to Training Award - Rural Support - Sponsored by LANTRA
Nature Friendly Farmer of the Year - Stephen Alexander, Ballyboley Dexters - Sponsored by Nature Friendly Farming Network
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Hide AdArtisan Producer of the Year - Ballyboley Dexters - Sponsored by Farming Life
Agricultural Retailer/Store of the Year - Fane Valley Stores - Sponsored by Tesco
Woman of Excellence in Agriculture - Gillian Reid, Rural Support - Sponsored by Farming Life
Unsung Hero Award - Basil Bayne - Sponsored by AFBI
Farmer of the Year - James W Henderson - Sponsored by Abbeyautoline
Farm Safety Affiliate Award - ABP - Sponsored by HSENI
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Hide AdFarm Diversification of the Year - Millbank Farm - Sponsored by Fibrus Networks Ltd
Promotional Agricultural Initiative - Ulster Farmers’ Union – Bank of Ireland Open Farm Weekend - Sponsored by Wilson Nesbitt
Farming Family of the Year - Millbank Farm - Sponsored by KARRO Cookstown
Innovation in Agriculture - Animal Health Vision - Sponsored by Moy Park
Lifetime Achievement Award - Ian McCluggage - Sponsored by Cranswick Country Foods
Don’t miss our special awards supplement in next Saturday’s Farming Life.
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