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Young farmer Nicola Wordie wins prestigious agricultural award
In a remarkable achievement, 24-year-old Nicola Wordie has been awarded the Royal Northern Agricultural Society (RNAS) award for individuals aged 35 and under. This accolade recognizes her significant contributions to agriculture and her innovative approach to farming at Cairnborrow, near Huntly, where her family has farmed for over 70 years.
Nicola’s farming enterprise focuses on beef cattle and sheep, and she has demonstrated a commitment to improving her farming practices.
By trialing new techniques and products, she aims to enhance efficiency and productivity on her farm. Her dedication to high standards of stockmanship has not gone unnoticed, as her nomination for the RNAS award highlighted her exemplary mixed farming business.
With a substantial social media presence, boasting over 18,000 followers on Instagram (@livestock_farmher), Nicola shares the realities of farming life, both the challenges and the rewards.
Her engaging content not only provides insights into her daily activities but also promotes important industry campaigns, such as Quality Meat Scotland’s Love Lamb Week. This dual role as a farmer and a social media influencer allows her to connect with a broader audience, inspiring others to appreciate the agricultural sector.
Beyond her farming responsibilities, Nicola is deeply involved in community initiatives. She serves as a director with the Royal Northern Countryside Initiative (RNCI), a charity that offers free farm visits and educational demonstrations for schools in the northeast of Scotland. Her volunteer work and commitment to educating the next generation about agriculture reflect her passion for the industry and its future.
Nicola’s journey in agriculture began at St Margaret’s School for Girls in Aberdeen and continued with an HND in Agriculture at SRUC Craibstone. Her experience includes reaching the finals of the BBC Countryfile Young Countryside Champion competition and appearing in episodes of BBC TV’s Countryfile and Landward. These experiences have further solidified her role as a champion for Scottish farming and women in agriculture.
As she prepares to receive her award at the RNAS Awards lunch, Nicola Wordie stands as a beacon of hope and inspiration for young farmers everywhere. Her hard work, dedication, and innovative spirit are paving the way for a brighter future in agriculture.
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