Regional Project Success To Be Celebrated At Dumfries Show This Weekend

The success of three local projects is to be celebrated with a reception at Dumfries Show this Saturday (4 August)

One year on from their launch, representatives from the Dumfries and Galloway Dairy Women’s Network; the Health and Wellbeing in the Farming Community Project and the region’s Retired Farming Social Group will be recognised for their achievements over the past 12 months.

Several local politicians will join NFU Scotland members on the Union’s stand at a reception, sponsored by Savills.

Regional Chairman, Rupert Shaw, who farms at Gledpark, near Borgue said: “As we continue to face the ongoing challenges created by extremely volatile weather these past 14 months, I feel it is important to showcase and celebrate our regional projects that continue to build resilience within our industry. 

“These projects demonstrate that the strong desire within farming circles to help ourselves can be further boosted by simple co-operation.  All three of the projects we are celebrating demonstrate a willingness to drive forward friendships, teamwork, knowledge and capacity.  I publicly thank all those who have been involved and wish them continued success.  We should be proud of these initiatives which deserve to be adopted Scotland-wide.”