The Royal Agricultural Society of England (RASE) has named The Lakes Free Range Egg Company as a ‘farm of the future’ in its annual awards scheme.
The scheme highlights outstanding contributions to the agricultural industry, recognising those who demonstrate strong leadership, lead the way in innovation and deliver industry best practice.
A spokesman for RASE said: “This award was introduced last year to ‘promote and celebrate the trailblazers of agriculture in England, whose efforts are leading the way to establish agricultural systems which are producing nutritious food, benefiting the environment and are economically sustainable.”
The award, sponsored by The Crown Estate, was presented to David Brass in recognition of how he has demonstrated that care for the environment and adoption of new technology can work together to improve both productivity and welfare.
“From day one we have always believed that reducing farm emissions, enhancing the environment, and excellence in animal welfare go hand in hand – with the added benefit of enhanced production. Across the board The Lakes team continues to look at ways to innovate, reducing the impact the business has on the environment whilst at the same time, providing food that is ethically produced to the highest standards. Our model is one that is replicable and has been widely shared across the agricultural industry, so we are honoured to receive this recognition.”
The RASE Awards Day took place at Courteenhall Estate in Northamptonshire.