Annual Manx Farm Conservation Challenge concludes
The winners of the Manx Farm Conservation Challenge have been announced.
Organised by the Isle of Man Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group, it's given annually to the farm, or farmer, deemed to have done the most to promote conservation, alongside their commercial farming activity.
The winners receive a framed certificate and the Bronze Chough Trophy, which they will hold for one year.
Rawdon Hayne and Jenny Shepherd from Ballacosnahan Farm in Patrick came first in the 'Smaller Farm' category.
Mr Hayne told Manx Radio work to restore wetlands on their property has brought in the wildlife:
The full list of winners below:
Smaller Farms:
Highly Commended: Julian Teare Lheaney Ballakerka, Sulby
Runner-Up: John Teare Collooneys Farm, Braddan
Winner: Rawdon Hayne and Jenny Shepherd Ballacosnahan Farm, Patrick
Larger Farms
Highly Commended: Faradale Ltd, Philip Christian and Rose Crellin Guilcagh Farm, Andreas
Runner-up : John and Fiona Anderson Knockaloe Beg, Patrick.
Winner: David and Sarah Quayle and Family,
Special Award for Habitat Management Through Upland Grazing: Faradale Ltd
DEFA Award of Merit-Commitment to Conservation: Julian Teare, Lheaney Ballakerka, Sulby.
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