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The Royal Ulster Agricultural Society presented four awards for outstanding dedication and long service to agriculture at their Christmas Council lunch in December 2025.
Eugene McVeigh from Poyntzpass was presented with a Long Service Award in recognition of 45 years as Farm Operation Manager at Acton House Farm, Poyntzpass by RUAS President John Henning OBE.
Since he began his career in 1980 at Acton House owned by the Best family, Eugene's roles on the farm have been many and varied, but he quickly distinguished himself as a highly capable ploughman, a skilled sprayer operator and more recently as manager of the farm's composting operation.
The Best family were proud to acknowledge Eugene's outstanding contribution not only to Acton House Farm, but also to the wider farming community. His skill, dedication and generosity have left a lasting impact on all who have worked with him.
David McClurg and the Fleming family were also presented with Gold Society Awards for over 50 years of service as exhibitors at Balmoral Show. Also celebrated on the day was Walter Thompson from Ballywalter on 47 years of employment with Dunleath Estates Limited.
