Lakeland Dairies Introduces €2,000 Study Tour Prize for Young Farmers
Source: The DairyNews
Lakeland Dairies, a cross-border dairy-processing cooperative, has announced a new young farmer competition as part of its annual Milk Quality Awards. The competition aims to recognize the contributions and innovations of young farmers in enhancing family farm operations.
The winner will receive a €2,000 (£2,000) prize to participate in an agricultural study tour of their choice before the end of 2025. The recipient of the 'Young Farmer' award will be revealed at the Lakeland Dairies Milk Quality Awards ceremony on June 19.
Study Tour Competition Criteria:
The farmer must be under 35 years of age by June 19, 2024.
The farmer must supply milk to Lakeland Dairies.
The farmer must be independently farming or actively involved in the family farm.
The farmer must have completed a relevant agricultural qualification.
The farmer must demonstrate a commitment to best farming practices, including grassland management, breeding, milk quality, and sustainability.
Young farmers interested in applying should email: memberrelations@lakelanddairies.com.
Announcing the new competition at the Balmoral Show, Eamon Duignan, member relations manager at Lakeland Dairies, stated, “Recognizing and rewarding the activity of young farmers is critical to fostering the next generation of dairy farmers. Lakeland Dairies has always worked hard to support and encourage generational renewal at a time when it is appropriate for everyone. We have launched this innovative award to underline our unwavering commitment to supporting young farmers on their journey in dairying. Dairy farming is a hugely rewarding but challenging profession, and we want to assist farmers in gathering knowledge from across the world by providing support to partake in an agricultural study tour.”
Study Tour Competition Criteria:
The farmer must be under 35 years of age by June 19, 2024.
The farmer must supply milk to Lakeland Dairies.
The farmer must be independently farming or actively involved in the family farm.
The farmer must have completed a relevant agricultural qualification.
The farmer must demonstrate a commitment to best farming practices, including grassland management, breeding, milk quality, and sustainability.
Young farmers interested in applying should email: memberrelations@lakelanddairies.com.
Announcing the new competition at the Balmoral Show, Eamon Duignan, member relations manager at Lakeland Dairies, stated, “Recognizing and rewarding the activity of young farmers is critical to fostering the next generation of dairy farmers. Lakeland Dairies has always worked hard to support and encourage generational renewal at a time when it is appropriate for everyone. We have launched this innovative award to underline our unwavering commitment to supporting young farmers on their journey in dairying. Dairy farming is a hugely rewarding but challenging profession, and we want to assist farmers in gathering knowledge from across the world by providing support to partake in an agricultural study tour.”
