2010 - Chris and Michael King    

Chris and Michael King, Gloucestershire, 340 Holstein cows:

"It provides a great shop window for the herd. Members from the supply sector have introduced us to new technical ideas and as we continue to develop the unit, the award has provided us with added credibility with the planning authority."

 2009 - Geoff Spence 

Geoff Spence, North Yorkshire, 370 Holstein cows:

"It was a great honour and privilege to win the Gold Cup for me, my father and the whole family and our team. It has opened lots of opportunities within dairy farming and it has kept us very focused on making sure we achieve excellent standards on behalf of the industry."

 2008 Nick Cobb      

Nick Cobb, Dorset, 800 Holstein cows.

"It was the greatest reward for all the staff and the wider team whose hard work continues to keep the herd in tip top condition. Our customers, both processor and retailer, enjoyed the press attention with a leading farm in their supply base, and we gained praise and respect from my friends and peers."

 2007 - Ian and Sally Macalpine

Ian and Sally Macalpine, Lancashire, 230 Jersey cows. 

"Filling in the application form provided us with an opportunity to stop, think and review the business, while getting to the finals gave us the chance to ask questions and learn from the judges.  In turn, I was appointed one of the judges which provided a whole new learning experience for me".