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Message from head judge: A different approach in a difficult year
Stewart Houston,
chair of the award judging panel –
said the judges will adopt a different approach this year, in recognition of
the challenges producers have been facing, both in terms of the backlog and the
financial situation.
“We realise we
are going to receive different types of entries this year – and we will have to
rely less on some of the usual criteria we have used in the past, particularly
the numerical data,” he said.
“But we still
want to recognise and reward our industry champions – and excellence and
innovation come in many forms, especially during a crisis. So we will also be
looking at other criteria, such as how producers, managers, stockpeople and
vets have got through by implementing contingency plans, how staff were managed
and motivated and what other steps have been taken to support your own
businesses and the wider industry.
“We know some of
you might think you haven’t got much to shout about this year, but very often
it is in adversity that people set themselves apart. So, please, don’t be put
off from entering – it could give your team the boost it deserves!”
Business Awards
Indoor Producer of the Year
Sponsored by ForFarmers
OUTDOOR PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by ForFarmers
Sponsored by ForFarmers
Finisher of the year
Sponsored by HIPRA
Herd Productivity Award
Sponsored by Huvepharma
Innovation of the Year
Sponsored by Ceva
Individual Awards
stockperson of the Year
£500 PRIZE MONEY
Trainee of the Year
£500 PRIZE MONEY
Sponsored by Rattlerow Farms
Unit Manager of the Year
Sponsored by PIC UK
Young Farm Vet of the Year
Sponsored by Zoetis UK
Young Pig Farmer of the Year
£500 PRIZE MONEY