THE Ulster Farmers Union has announced the winners of a photography competition to commemorate the organisation's centenary next year.
A large number of entries was short-listed down to a total of 20 photos that were displayed on the UFU stand at Balmoral Show, with members then asked to vote for their six favourites to decide the 12 photographs that would make it in to the UFU centenary calendar.
With over 9,000 votes cast it was a close-run affair, with Wilma Annett’s photo ‘Chicken Run’ scooping the £75 first prize. A close second was Graham McFarland’s photo ‘Black & White’ of two new lambs and Sam McCaughan took third place with his dramatic ‘Cows in the Mist’ photo.
UFU president Barclay Bell congratulated all those who took part and said to even place in the top 20 was an achievement considering the standard of entries received.
"It is great to see the involvement of members in the competition and the calendar truly reflects their preferences," he said.
The top 12 photos feature in the UFU centenary calendar for 2018 and cover many aspects of farming in Northern Ireland.
The calendar is being sold to help the UFU reach their ambitious target of £100,000 in aid of Air Ambulance NI and will be available to purchase in group offices or online from late autumn.
