Category Criteria
This category will require a written entry to include evidence both documented and photographic, of the following:
- Records for production and cost of production
- Herd health planning and bio-security
- New investment and initiative in buildings/equipment or generally
- Staff motivation and training
- Contributions to industry outside your own business
- How you have supported the wider pig industry
- General appearance
- Any other initiative such as marketing activity, farm shop or similar
- Records to show:
Conception rate
Farrowing rate
Number born, weaned and sold per sow
Daily live weight gain FCR
The winners from Indoor Producer of the Year and Outdoor Producer of the Year will be placed into the category of Producer of the Year. The judges will then decide upon an overall Producer of the Year. The winner of Producer of the Year will receive £2000 in prize money.
Award Sponsors
Why Enter?
- Prize money of £500 for the winners in the Stockman, Young Pig Farmer and Trainee of the Year
- Prize money of £500 for the runner up in Producer of the Year
- Prize money of £2000 for the winner of Producer of the Year
- Reward and motivate your staff
- Increase your business's profile in the industry
- Improve the image of your business as a prospective employer
- Gain coverage in Pig World for your company
- Network with the whole industry at the event
- Finalists will receive two tickets to the awards ceremony
- Gain coverage on the awards website and social media
"This is a great achievement for everyone at Wayland Farms to have won these two prestigious awards, it just goes to show if you work as a team you can get the results and be rewarded for all the hard work you put in."
“It’s a fantastic achievement and great honour. I’ve worked hard to get to where I am now – and it’s a really nice feeling to be recognised."
"Winning the award was a very important achievement for us. It is very pleasing and satisfying to be recognised for something we have put so much work into over the past few years".
"Winning the award means a massive amount, and it’s something I will treasure for the rest of my life."
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