The Farmers Mart Aug/Sep 2015 - Issue 41 | Page 37

Arable RIX SEEKS YORKSHIRE & HUMBER’S YOUNG FARMER OF THE YEAR »»Rix Petroleum is seeking Yorkshire and Humber’s top young farmer in a company launched at Driffield Show in July. The company encouraged young farmers from across the region to make a short video demonstrating how they are making a difference to their place of work. The videos can be about anything including environmental issues, wildlife conservation, farm diversification projects or improving the financial efficiency of the business. Entries are being posted on Rix Petroleum’s Facebook page and the public will vote for the top three, which will go forward to an expert panel of judges who will make the final decision., to be announced in September. Voting via Rix Petroleum’s Facebook site will commence from 00.01am on 4 September and will close at 11.59pm on Sunday, 20 September, with the winner announced shortly afterwards. The winner will receive £500 with second place entry receiving £250 and third, £100. RIX wins best in show second year running »»Rix Petroleum has been crowned Best in Show for the second year running at Driffield Show. The company won first prize for the best agricultural exhibition stand, defending the title it secured in 2014 and raised more than £300 for Macmillan Cancer Support by staging a charity cycling challenge at their stand. Using an exercise bike, Rix staff and Bridlington YFC members clocked up the distance in miles from Rix Petroleum’s Hull depot to Driffield Showground and back while encouraging show visitors to sponsor them and donate money. Rix Director Duncan Lambert said the judges had awarded them first prize because their stand helped educate people about the company and the industry, and provided opportunities for them to get involved. Becky Baynes of Macmillan Cancer Support thanked Rix and Bridlington YFC for their efforts. Proud to have been fuelling Britain’s Farms for more than 80 years... Farm Fuels - Lubricants - Tanks - AdBlue - Fuel cards Contact our farm team today 0800 542 4207 [email protected] www.rix.co.uk www.farmers-mart.co.uk Aug/Sep 2015 37