Northumberland young farmer Edward Dungait appointed vice chairman of The National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs

It is believed to be the first time someone from Northumberland has taken on a national officer role within the organisation.

Edward, 27, an arable farmer from Lough House Farm, near Morpeth, has been a member of Tritlington Young Farmers’ Club for 11 years.

The post follows a successful year as chairman of the Northumberland Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs.

Edward said: “I am really excited to be the new vice chairman. Being a YFC member offers so many opportunities and I am eager to promote these more widely. I have had a lot of success encouraging members at club and county level to get more involved so I would like to continue to do this at a national level too.”