Wyke Farms Contributes to Scholarship Fund to Encourage New Dairy Industry Talent

The West Country’s 2009 ‘Scholar of the Year’ has been announced as Matthew Humphry, from Isle Abbotts.   Four other finalists – including Colin Tuer, winner of the ‘Wyke Award’ – were selected based on their specialised knowledge and practical experience, and will receive cash payments to help them start careers in the Dairy Industry. The finalists were selected from 21 applicants in the four counties.

 
This is the sixth year in a row that Wyke Farms has contributed to the Dairy Crest/NFU Scholarship Fund responsible for The West Country Dairy Awards.  The 2009 ‘Wyke Award’, a £1,000 cash prize, was awarded to Colin Tuer, of Creech Heathfield, who is currently studying for a BSc Hons degree in Agriculture (Farm Management) at Newcastle University.
 
“It’s important to not only promote but help foster the kind of talent that we see each and every year with the West Country Dairy Awards,” said Richard Clothier, third generation family member & Managing Director, Wyke Farms. “We’re delighted to present the 2009 ‘Wyke Award’ to Colin Tuer and look forward to following his future success in the Dairy Industry.”
 
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