Daniel the number one stockman

DANIEL TOWERS was named Stockman of the Year at Bishop Burton College's annual stockmanship competition.
By The Newsroom
Published 21st May 2010, 16:08 BST
Updated 21st May 2010, 16:08 BST

Mr Towers, the winner of the sheep section, took the overall title after the parade in front of master judge Sally Conner, who is the North East regional officer for the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI).

The first year National Diploma in Agriculture student breeds Beltex tups at his home farm in Lancashire, and said he was delighted with his win.

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The event is currently the only college stockmanship competition in the UK and the purpose is to provide students with an insight into the preparation, handling and showing of stock.

It has been held each year since the early 1960s and will next year celebrate its 50th anniversary.

Mr Towers said: "I have done a bit of showing before, but this competition really gives us the chance to get out and get some hands-on experience."

CW 22/5/10

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