There is a well known saying, 'no pain, no gain' and that will be ringing true in the minds of Milk Link’s 1,600 producers, who are on the brink of reaping just reward for 12 years of loyalty and investment.Dairy Farmer of the Future 2011 - Shortlist
The entries for our Dairy Farmer of the Future 2011 have been whittled down to a shortlist of six, each with their own point of difference and striving to make a success of their farm business.
Now it’s your chance to vote for your favourite, but you have only 10 days to make your decision.
Who will make it to the final of our 2011 Dairy Farmer of the Future competition? Place your vote online and make it count. This, combined with the votes from our independent judging panel, will determine who will make it to the final three.
Voting Is Now Closed
Closing date: August 14, 2011
Read about the six candidates:
- Neil Baker, Age: 39
Lives: Leaze Farm, Crewkerne, Somerset
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Mike Colwell, Age: 37
Lives: Glyn Crest Farm, Redruth, Cornwall
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- Tom Pugh, Age: 23
Lives: Great Quebb Farm, Eardisley, Hereford
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Neil Ridgway, Age: 29
Lives: Walford House, Baschurch, Shrewsbury
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- James Willcocks, Age: 38
Lives: Tregleath Farm, Bodmin, Cornwall
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James Wilson, Age: 40
Lives: Evening Hill Farm, Thursby, Carlisle
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Readers' comments (10)
Anonymous | 29 July 2011 12:35 pm
No welsh finalists....Especially with the numbers of dairy farmers in Wales...seems strange to me
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Sara Shelston | 29 July 2011 6:23 pm
Good luck Neil-the Oswestry campus is rooting for you.
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Anonymous | 1 August 2011 9:42 pm
Good luck James (Wilson) - you can do it for the North! You deserve it OLD BOY!
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Anonymous | 2 August 2011 2:13 pm
Well done Tom, nice that your hard work has been acknowledged. In response to the first comment made, Tom is a true Welsh man - lived near Rhayader, Mid Wales for 22 of his 23 years.
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robert davies | 2 August 2011 10:38 pm
da iawn tom, you are a inspiration too all those young farmers. tom and family have worked hard too set up a modern dairy set up from scratch. pob luc mate
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andrew jensen | 3 August 2011 4:50 pm
good luck james willcocks nice mix off cows bred to suit the system
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Ron Caswell | 4 August 2011 1:00 pm
JAMES WILLCOCKS:I am pleased(but not surprised) that JJ has been short listed. He is noted for doing a great job of anything that he puts his mind to
He has unbounded enthusiasm for anything that can improve the efficiencies of his dairy farming business
He is also prepared to spend time off his farm to help others, in his role of TFA South West Regional Chairman
Good luck JJ
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emma wilson | 8 August 2011 3:17 pm
come on dad (JAMES WILSON) you can do it for the north:) we all now you can
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Anonymous | 12 August 2011 7:33 pm
Excellent effort Mike - your short listing is very well deserved! The hard work you put into your farming business and your import into the UK dairy industry speaks volumes. Good luck.
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kerry davies | 12 August 2011 11:59 pm
WELL DONE NEIL! Your extremely hard work and dedication has paid off, you truly deserve to be in the last 6 and all students of walford old and new are routing for you :) you can do it! X
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