NFU Cymru, along with sponsor NFU Mutual, is once again launching the search for a winner of the Wales Woman Farmer of the Year Award.

Now in its 27th year, the NFU Cymru/NFU Mutual Wales Woman Farmer of the Year competition aims to celebrate the contribution of women in the Welsh farming industry.

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 Friday, May 30 2025. The award will be presented on Thursday, 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]