SAM ROWLANDS, Member of the Welsh Parliament for North Wales, is urging female farmers across North Wales to enter a national competition.
Mr Rowlands, a keen supporter of the farming sector, is backing NFU Cymru who along with NFU Mutual have launched a search to find the 27th Wales Woman Farmer of the Year.
He said: “The search is on once again to find the Wales Woman Farmer of the Year and highlight the important contribution they make to the Welsh farming industry.
“This is a wonderful opportunity for female farmers in North Wales to take part in the annual competition and help to continue to promote the work of women farmers.
“We have so many hard working and talented women working in the farming sector across North Wales and I would encourage them to apply.”
The winner of the NFU Cymru/NFU Mutual Wales Woman Farmer of the Year 2025 award will receive £500 and a Welsh Royal Crystal bowl. The closing date for the competition is May 30 and the award will be presented on July 24 on the NFU Cymru stand at the Royal Welsh Show.
NFU Cymru Deputy President Abi Reader, a former winner of the award who will be one of this year’s judges, said: “The Wales Woman Farmer of the Year Award is there to champion the contribution that women make to farming businesses and wider rural life.
“Over the past 27 years we have had a variety of winners, all representing different sectors and parts of the farming industry, and we look forward to receiving applications for the 2025 title and celebrating this great award.”
Heather Holgate, NFU Cymru Group Secretary & NFU Mutual Agent who will be judging alongside Abi Reader, said: “For generations women have played a crucial role in Welsh agriculture, from running farm businesses to leading diversification enterprises to increase farm income and NFU Mutual is proud to support this award.
“We hope the award inspires other women in Wales to take centre stage and influence farming in the future.“
If you are interested in entering, or know someone who you think is worthy of a nomination for the title of Wales Woman Farmer of the Year 2025, please visit the NFU Cymru website or contact the NFU Cymru office by telephoning 01982 554200 or emailing [email protected]
