NSA NORTH SHEEP 29
• JUN / JUL 2023
NSA NORTH SHEEP 29
Presentation to Woodman Family
Stephen Dodsworth ; Harry Askwith ; Oliver Dean ; Ben Graham ; Michael Hogg ; Viv Lewis ; Adam Barrass
undergoing a carbon audit can often seem a daunting task , however he was keen to reiterate that for the Woodman farming enterprise not only have it given the m a focus , but that is has really set a benchmark . Willie thanked both Carbon Metrics and Virgin Money for their support and he has already taken many of their recommendations on board and is now working towards the ongoing reduction of the farm ’ s carbon footprint .
The next generation is the future for the industry and is hugely supported by the NSA . Many northern younger farmers took part in the Next Generation Shepherd Competition , kindly sponsored by Vickers & Barrass and Darlington
Farmers ’ Auction Mart . Winning the Ali Johnson Perpetual Trophy and achieving first place was Michael Hogg from Washington , Tyne & Wear . Second place was awarded to Ben Graham from Longwitton , and third to Oliver Dean from Brampton .
The trade show represented all sectors of the industry , from machinery and technology to genetics and breed societies . Prizes were awarded to indoor and outdoor trade stands , breeders and breed society stands as well as the Wool on the Hoof competition . The much-anticipated presentation of the trade stand award saw the following being accoladed :
Indoor Trade Stand |
1 st |
Hexham & Northern Marts |
2 nd |
L ’ ansons |
3 rd |
ROXAN |
Outdoor Trade Stand |
1 st |
Carrs Billington |
2 nd |
J Hubbuck & Son |
3 rd |
H & H Group |
Breeders |
1 st |
TC Whiteford |
2 nd |
Logie Durno – Ingram Family |
3 rd |
MW & CM Ridley |
Breed Society 1 st Scottish Blackface Sheep
Breeders Association 2 nd The Jacob Sheep Society 3 rd Lleyn Sheep Society
Wool on the Hoof 1 st Teeswater Sheep
Breeders Association 2 nd Wensleydale Longwool Sheep Breeders Association
3 rd The Jacob Sheep Society
In concluding Viv summed up the fantastic day by saying , “ The whole team has worked seamlessly . It ’ s been brilliant to see so many people at the event , getting to meet with people that in some cases we haven ’ t seen in quite some time , the buzz is fantastic . The Woodman ’ s family farm has of course been the highlight , it really is a tremendous farming enterprise with the most tremendous showcase of livestock .
‘ a big thank you to everyone who has
made today possible ’
“ We all must look to the future of farming , and I saw Willie Woodman speaking about his farm ’ s Carbon Audit , and it was great to see him encouraging other farmers to undertake one .
“ Finally , and most importantly I would like to reiterate a big thank you to everyone who has made today possible ; the woodman family , the sponsors , committee volunteers and of course the thousands of people who have attended .”