The Chief Executive of the Yorkshire Agricultural Society has been awarded at the House of Lords for services to agriculture.

Nigel Pulling was presented with the national award from the Council for Awards of Royal Agricultural Societies.

The Award of the Associateship of Royal Agricultural Societies (ARAgS) is a recognition of outstanding contribution to agriculture.

To date, over 1,200 individuals have received awards nationally with 350 of those receiving Associateships.

Mr Pulling received his award from Rosie Carne, BSc (Agric) MBPR, FGAJ, FRAgS Currently Chairman of the Council of the Fellowship.

He said: “It is a real honour to receive such a prestigious award and is testament to the work done by the Yorkshire Agricultural Society as a whole in supporting the rural community. We look forward to many more successful years ahead!”

The Council for Awards of Royal Agricultural Societies acts on behalf of the UK’s four national Royal Agricultural Societies – The Royal Agricultural Society of England, The Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland, The Royal Ulster Agricultural Society, and The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society.

Mr Pulling receiving his award from Rosie Carne, BSc (Agric) MBPR, FGAJ, FRAgS Chairman of the Council of the Fellowship