2025 On-Farm Herd of the Year - Results

2025 On-Farm Herd of the Year - Results

The 2025 On-Farm Herd of the Year celebrates the dedication and achievements of Galloway cattle breeders across the UK and Ireland. This year, 24 herds took part in the assessment, representing three regions: Scotland and Northern England, Ireland and the Rest of England and Wales.

Each herd was reviewed for its breeding progress, herd health, productivity, and overall management. The results reflect the hard work, innovation, and commitment of Galloway breeders who continue to uphold the breed’s reputation for quality, resilience, and performance across a wide range of farming systems.

We would like to extend our congratulations to the following breeders who have received awards in recognition of their outstanding performance and contribution to the Galloway breed.

Our grateful thanks to our sponsors:-

Galloway & MacLeod Ltd, Davidson Animal Feeds, Starlyne/ MacMin Ltd, Wallets Marts Ltd, Fane Valley Stores, Ballymena Livestock Mart, Moore Concrete, Steele Farm Supplies

And our judges:-

Mr Andrew McConchie, Mr George Somerville and Mr Mark de Winter Smith

Results

Scotland and Northern England

Kindly judged by Mr Andrew McConchie

Small herd 0-9 cows

Best Small herd

1st Dexter and Carolyn Logan - Rogan

2nd A & C Thornton - Stainton

Best Bull

1st T & E Stephenson - Highwayman of Over Barskeoch

2nd A & C Thornton – Joker of Whitehill

Best Cow and Calf (pure or crossbred)

1st D & L Watret – Blackcraig Rose with pure calf at foot Criffelview Rosie

2nd A & C Thornton – Barlaes Black Ice with Black Ice Tracy of Stainton

Medium Herd 10-25 cows

Best Medium Herd

1st Glenrath Farms Ltd

2nd R & M McIntosh – Huntly

Best Bull

1st Glenrath Farms Ltd – Blackcraig Dyker

2nd James Campbell – Newton Cracker

3rd M C McCart – Troloss Matador

Best Cow and Calf (pure or crossbred)

1st Glenrath Farms Ltd – Troloss Inka with Glenrath Inka

2nd H Ryman & C Stead – Lady Polka of Fingland with twin calves

3rd James Campbell – Kypehill Avon with Kypehill Beta

Large Herd 26 cows and over

Best Large Herd

1st D & R Cornthwaite - Balgray

2nd Kilnstown Farms Ltd

3rd Andrew Tullie – Bowanhill

Best Bull

1st D & R Cornthwaite – Upbeat of Balgray

2nd Kilnstown Farms Ltd – Buccleuch Discovery

Best Cow and Calf (pure or crossbred)

1st Kilnstown Farms Ltd – Hilda 7th of Kilnstown with Limousin calf at foot

2nd D & R Cornthwaite – Solar eclipse of Balgray with Winter Eclipse of Balgray

Overall winners

1st Glenrath Farms Ltd - Glenrath

2nd D & R Cornthwaite - Balgray

3rd R & M McIntosh – Huntly

On Farm Herd of the Year competition – Ireland

Kindly judge by Mr George Somerville

Large Herd

1st Joe and John Smyth - Upper Buckna

2nd Barry and Brendan Douglas - Glenderg

Small Herd

1st Dessy Henry - Gruige

2nd Messrs T & K Madden - Ballyvaddy

3rd Mr Brendan O’Malley - Connemara

Best Cow

Dessy Henry with Barlaes Brownie 250th

Best Bull

B & B Douglas with Fionn Mac Cumhaill of Castlegore

Overall

1st Joe and John Smyth - Upper Buckna

2nd Barry and Brendan Douglas – Glenderg

On farm herd of the year competition - Rest of England and Wales

Kindly judged by Mr Mark de Winter Smith

Herd of the year

1st = Messrs NH & MJ Cole, Greenwell Farm, Yelverton

1st = Mr S Johnson, Oldfield Farm, Heswall, Wirral

3rd Messrs D & A Weeks, Pen Y Graig Farm, Llanelly Church, Abergavenny