Aberystwyth graduate wins award for being the best agriculture student in Britain

An Aberystwyth graduate has won an award for being the best agriculture student in Britain.

Logan Williams from Carmarthenshire was named as the winner at the prestigious Farmers Weekly Awards.

Logan graduated with a first-class degree, which he took mostly in Welsh, studying agriculture with animal science. Alongside his studies, he runs a farm in Tirmynydd, Carmarthenshire with his family.

However, this isn’t the first time Logan has been in the agricultural competition realm as he previously represented Wales at an international level as well as on the world stage for sheepdog trials.

According to Farming Online, Logan reacted to his win appreciating those who have supported him.

He said: “I’m just really delighted to have won – it’s amazing. I’m so grateful for all the support I have had from my lecturers and my family. Agriculture is one of those industries – and subjects – that just keeps on giving, with regular developments in science and technology ensuring the provision of food for the ever-growing population.”

The judges praised Logan to a high degree describing him as “a dedicated, high-achieving student with an obvious passion for agriculture in his local community. What he has achieved already is nothing short of remarkable.”

Aberystwyth University has proven to be highly influential in nurturing agricultural talent as another of its graduates, Caryl Davies, succeeded in reaching the final three for the award.

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