Rob McAneneny A YOUNG farmer who won a five-year farm tenancy in a competition has now taken residence at the farm – and built up something of a media profile. Rob McAneney, who is originally from Darlington, was selected to be the tenant at Scow Hall, a farm owned by Yorkshire Water, after winning a competition which formed part of the firm’s Next Generation Farming plans. Last year, Yorkshire water asked new entrants to make a case as to why they would be the right tenant for the farm. The Harper Adams University graduate applied, and after a rigorous selection process, was picked from almost 50 entrants after impressing judges with his vision for the land and his understanding of the company s Next Generation plans.
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A 23-year-old farmer has taken on a five-year farm business tenancy in Yorkshire as part of a Next Generation programme. Robert McAneney grew up on his
23-year-old farmer new tenant at Yorkshire Water s farm
4 February 2021 |
Yorkshire Water s programme aims to support young farmers gain a foothold in the industry
A 23-year-old farmer is set to take over the tenancy of Yorkshire Water’s Scow Hall Farm under the firm s Next Generation farming programme.
Yorkshire Water will rent the farm to Robert McAneney for a five-year period as part of the scheme, which supports young farmers with sustainable land management.
Mr McAneney grew up on his family small holding and currently works on an arable and Christmas tree farm in Darlington.
The opportunity at Scow Hall, which extends to 84 hectares, will allow him to take on a farm of his own as a new entrant into the industry.