NFU Cymru and sponsors Wynnstay Group PLC have once again launched the Sustainable Agriculture Award to recognise the unparalleled contribution Welsh farming enterprises make to the economic, environmental, social and cultural well-being of Wales.

This year’s award was launched at the Sustainable Farming Conference held at previous award winner Jason Llewellin’s Trewarren Farm in Haverfordwest on June 9.

Now in its second year, the award seeks to champion outstanding examples of sustainable farmers and/or farming businesses in Wales.

The award will be presented to the farm or farmer who, in the round, can: demonstrate a commitment to the production of high-quality food to world leading standards; demonstrate their positive contribution to protecting, maintaining and enhancing the quality of the farmed environment; demonstrate their involvement and contribution to the rural economy, rural community and Welsh culture.

The winner will receive £500 and a commemorative accolade. The closing date for entries is Monday, September 5.

NFU Cymru president Aled Jones said: “Alongside producing high quality food to world leading standards, Welsh farmers manage over 80 per cent of the land area of Wales, playing a crucial role protecting, maintaining and enhancing the farmed environment.

“Welsh farmers are key drivers of our rural economy and are the very heart of our rural communities, the Welsh language and culture.

“The NFU Cymru/Wynnstay Group PLC Sustainable Agriculture Award aims to recognise the economic, environment, social and cultural contribution of farming in Wales and will be awarded to the farmer judged to have achieved the most outstanding example of sustainable farming business in Wales.”

Nominations are invited from farms or farmers throughout Wales. Farmers are invited to nominate themselves or they can be nominated by friends, relatives or organisations. Nomination forms are available to download from the NFU Cymru website. Alternatively, contact the NFU Cymru office on 01982 554200 or email nfu.cymru@nfu.org.uk.

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed at their farm by the judging panel during September and October and the winner will be announced at the NFU Cymru conference on October 20.