27th October 2008 | Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane, London
2007 Sheep Farmer of the year
Peter Baber of Christow near Exeter is the 2007 Farmers Weekly Sheep Farmer of the Year, sponsroed by Farm Health Planning
Baber impressed the judges with his drive and determination to constantly improve the flock’s performance. “We were funding rams that were not doing what we wanted them to, they simply couldn’t survive under our management system,” he said.
Jonathan Long livestock editor of Farmers Weekly and one of the judges commented: “Baber isn’t your typical pedigree farmer he simply wants to breed terminal sires more suited to his own commercial flock. He has good marketing skills, writing annual newsletters to all the existing and potential customers. He gives landlords a service and works to enhance the farmed environment.”
Over 100 farmers have entered in this year’s Awards with more than 30 businesses in the line-up reflecting the very best that British producers can offer across 12 categories.
The Awards’ aim is to recognise innovation and achievement among individual farmers as well as celebrate excellence within the industry.
