Launch of 'Grassland Farmer of the Year' competition

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The Ulster Grassland Society recently launched this year’s Grassland Farmer of the Year Competition which is again generously sponsored by Danske Bank.

This annual competition allows members to judge their grassland performance against other farmers by asking a number of pertinent questions:

- How good is your grassland management?

- How do you compare to others?

UGS President John Egerton pictured centre at the launch of the Grassland Farmer of the Year Competition with Rodney Brown, Head of Agribusiness, Danske Bank and George Reid, Secretary, UGSUGS President John Egerton pictured centre at the launch of the Grassland Farmer of the Year Competition with Rodney Brown, Head of Agribusiness, Danske Bank and George Reid, Secretary, UGS
UGS President John Egerton pictured centre at the launch of the Grassland Farmer of the Year Competition with Rodney Brown, Head of Agribusiness, Danske Bank and George Reid, Secretary, UGS

- What are your strengths and weaknesses?

- Are you doing something unique in grassland management on your farm?

To help answer some of these important questions why not enter the UGS Grassland Farmer of the Year Competition? Entering the competition could not be easier - Just complete a basic entry form and return by email to [email protected] or contact George Reid on 07920 037910.

There will also be a section for members of the Young Farmers Clubs of Ulster following the successful introduction of a separate competition for YFCU members last year.

There is a range of trophies and financial prizes totalling over £1000 to be won and the overall winner receives the UGS Grassland Farmer of the Year 2025 title with the awards presented next January at the Society’s AGM and Conference.

UGS President John Egerton encourages grassland farmers to enter the competition and acknowledges the generous support of competition sponsor Danske Bank.

Rodney Brown, Head of Agribusiness, Danske Bank said it was a pleasure to again sponsor this prestigious competition and he looked forward to seeing a good entry.

The Ulster Grassland Society brings together farmers, advisers, lecturers, researchers and technical members of the agricultural industry and is the biggest grassland society within the UK with around 500 members.

The Society was established to encourage and support the adoption into farming practice of advances resulting from grassland research, experimental work and practical experience.

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