Celebrations were running high at the Federation of Welsh Grassland Societies’ (FWGS) annual Awards Dinner, where the highlight of the evening was definitely on the best of the best.
With fierce national competition in all categories, the main limelight headed towards Pembrokeshire as the top award for Grassland Farming went to Richard Morris, Bowett Farm, Hundleton, Pembs (a member of Cleddau Grassland Society); with the runner up placing going to Dylan & Wyn Jones, Castellior (members of Anglesey Grassland Society).
The overall Milk Award headed to Morris Davies, Hafod Farm, Ferwig (member of Cardigan Grassland Society); whilst the runner up position was collected by Roger Lewis of PFJ & SM Lewis & Son, Poyerston Farm, Cosheston, Pembroke Dock (members of Cleddau Grassland Society). Roger also won runner-up in the Clamp Silage category, with the category winner was Eilir Jones of JD&TE Jones, Dremddu Fawr, Creuddyn Bridge, Lampeter (members of Mid Cards Grassland Society). The Most Improved Category in the Milk Award went to FWGS Chair, Martin Griffiths of GR & ME Griffiths, Ffosygravel Uchaf, Borth (Aberystwyth Grassland Society).
FWGS wish to thank all finalists, judges and friends who supported the competitions and attended the Awards Dinner; especially our honourable sponsors: #Ecosyl; #BerryBPI; #KUHN; #Wynnstay, #Siolotite, #Diversey, #HSBC, #RWAS and #AgriLloyd. All FWGS competitions are open to members of the 22 Welsh Grassland Societies.
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