Local Dumfries and Galloway dairy farmer 26 year old Michael Yates of East Logan Farm. . Haugh of Urr, Castle Douglas has won the prestigious award ‘Holstein UK President Medal’ yesterday January the 12th a the the 2016 Semex UK conference held in Glasgow.
Michael was shortlisted for the award along with Andrew Patton (Northern Ireland), Nicola Lockyer (Devon).
Wishes of Congratulations have been flooding in vie Michaels Facebook page from Friends and Family.
Main Picture , Michael at the 2015 South West Scotland Dairy Show held at Wallets Marts Castle Douglas.