NI Farming Awards - Farming Event of the Year
The Farming Event of the Year awards was presented to the Livingstone Christmas Tractor Run. This 12-year Armagh event has raised over £2m for local charities, involving in excess of 6,000 tractors and thousands more public showcasing huge community spirit.
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00:00At the end of the year, please give a warm welcome to Diane Burke National Award, who will be announcing our award winner.
00:07This award celebrates all the events that engage the farming community.
00:12The finalists are Antrim Agricultural Show.
00:16It organizes and runs the annual Antrim Show, which is held on the last Saturday in July of each year in the stunning grounds of Sheams Castle Estate.
00:25There's the AHB Multi-Breed Calf Show.
00:28Now in its 21st year, the event encourages young dairy enthusiasts into the showroom to show off their stock and promote the Northern Ireland dairy industry on a large platform.
00:40Then there's the Bank of Ireland Open Farm Weekend 2024.
00:45It's free!
00:47From a bank?
00:48It's free!
00:49And it takes place on working farms across Northern Ireland.
00:54It's a celebration of farming and connects communities with agriculture, offering an engaging and educational experience.
01:02Then there's Fields Good Regenerative Agricultural Festival.
01:06In its first year, Fields Good, a new event for farmers and wider food community to learn about soil health and its many positive impacts, it has exceeded all expectations.
01:18Then there's the Livingstone Christmas Tractor Run.
01:23A 12-year RMA event has raised over £1 million for local charities involved in in excess of 6,000 tractors and thousands more, publicly showcasing a huge community spirit.
01:37Then there's the Spring Farm Machinery Show Balmoral.
01:41It showcases the latest agricultural equipment, featuring exhibits from top manufacturers, live demonstrations and networking opportunities for farmers and industry professionals from various locations.
01:54I think you'll have to agree, all fantastic entries. Over now to you, Diana.
02:03And the winner is Livingstone Christmas Tractor Run.
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04:08Give him a round of applause, please.