Judging

Judging Days

The Judges will visit all farms on two consecutive days in June. Competitors must make arrangements for someone to be available to meet the judges on either of these days. Competitors will be advised in writing the week prior to the competition of the date and time the judges will be visiting. The judges will be escorted by two stewards.

Judging Criteria

In evaluating the competitors farms, the judges, of which there are 2 per category, will take account of the following areas:

1. Business Management

The focus of the judging must be the whole business and its overall management which will include enterprise management (crops, livestock and other enterprises), buying and marketing policies, employment, machinery investment, use of capital, health and safety and buildings investment.

2. Sustainability of Business and Land Occupation

• General business plan including product development, diversification, integration of enterprises and long-term investment.

• Approach to stewardship of the land and environment for the future.

3. Social/Community Involvement

This may include employment activities, involvement with local education, facilities for clubs, public land use and access and other roles – public or personal.