14/04/08
The annual Beautiful Farm Awards recognises and rewards farmers
for their care and stewardship of the British countryside, and
the competition is now open to all farmers across the UK.
Finalists last year included:
• Welsh dairy farmer, Andrew Gresty, whose carefully
managed ponds are home to Lesser Silver Water Beetles and the Great
Crested Newts
• Rutland farmer, Andrew Brown, who hosts school visits
on his newly planted woodland and preserved ancient grassland
• Overall competition winner, the Johnson family, who have established
more than eight and a half kilometres of permissive footpaths on
the farm for birdwatchers and ramblers, as well as offering guided
farm tours to the public and local schools
"The Beautiful Farm Awards recognise the largely unpaid work
that farmers do maintaining and managing the countryside for everyone," said
2007 award finalist, Andrew Gresty.
“Many people enjoy the beauty of the countryside but perhaps
don’t appreciate the unsung work of farmers who combine a
modern, productive business with the protection and enhancement
of the rural environment,” said Andrew Watson, New Holland
UK business director. “The awards are not simply for the
most aesthetically pleasing farm, but for those developing a profitable
business while improving their natural surroundings for generations
to come.”
New Holland, sponsor of the awards and market leader on the promotion
of biodiesel in agriculture, is looking for farms that create a
positive image for agriculture by farming in balance with nature.
Those wishing to enter the competition simply need to enter a photo
and short statement outlining their activities on protecting and
enhancing the environment and developing their business in a responsible
and sustainable manner.
The winner will be awarded the Most Beautiful Farm title, which
they can use for marketing purposes, and receive an all-expense
paid trip to Italy, including a trip to one of New Holland’s
industry-leading factories. The awards will be presented at a special
lunch for the finalists to be held at the House of Commons in November
2008.
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