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The Suffolk Farming & Wildlife Advisory Group (FWAG) to present winners with
the 2007 Farm Conservation Cup.
On 17 October, Richard Wrinch of Hill House
 Farm,
will be presented with the 2007 Kerr Conservation Cup for his excellent work in
promoting the strong environmental and conservation aspects he has developed on
his farm.
The prestigious competition, sponsored by Ashton Graham Solicitors, has been running
since 1980 and is awarded to the farm that best demonstrates the integration of
conservation, resource protection and diversification within a successful farming
enterprise.
Richard, along with his wife Hazel, farm 280 hectares overlooking the River Orwell, near Shotley. The farm
is within the Area of Outstanding Natural beauty but it was
their
appreciation and understanding of the farm’s environmental features that really
impressed the judges of the competition. Threatened species like lapwing, corn bunting and
corn marigold all thrive on the farm and are encouraged to do so by the farming
techniques Richard and Hazel employ.
Their enthusiasm also means that guests at their busy B&B are encouraged to
enjoy the farm, its wildlife and the surrounding countryside.
Chris Knock and his family, from
Manor Farm, Battisford, were runners-up
in the 2007 competition.
The judges, who announced the result earlier in the summer, were Julian Roughton, Chief Executive of Suffolk Wildlife Trust
and Glen Buckingham, Manager of Helmingham Estate Farms, winner of the competition
in 2006.
Jonathan Long, agricultural partner from Ashton Graham and who will be presenting
the Kerr Cup commented, "Hill House
Farm is an excellent example of a farm where
the environmental issues are given as much importance to the success of the venture
as the farming ones. Richard and Hazel are to be highly commended for their success
and I’m delighted I will personally be able to congratulate them next week”.
The presentation evening on 17 October is to be held at Waterfront House; the Ipswich
offices of Ashton Graham, who have been sponsoring the competition since 1992. Their
offices are located on Ipswich Waterfront and offer stunning views over Ipswich
Docks and the surrounding regeneration area. If any members of Suffolk FWAG would like to attend the evening,
please contact Caroline Blew on 01473 652800.These contact
details can also be used for anyone wishing to become a member of FWAG.
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