A YOUNG farmer from Herefordshire "couldn't believe it" when he was told he had won a huge cash prize.
Bromyard farmer Fraser Hawkins scooped the £60,000 cash prize courtesy of online competition specialist BOTB.
He had been feeding the cows when he received a video call from BOTB presenter Christian Williams telling him the ‘udderly’ amazing news.
“I couldn’t believe it when Christian told me I had won. It was the best day ever!” the Daily Draws Competition winner said.
“I enter the competitions now and again and thought I would give it a go. I’m delighted it has paid off.
“I think I’ll be celebrating for a few weeks.
“My brothers always wind me up about entering the competitions, but now the joke is on them and they are very jealous.”
The 29-year-old is planning to use some of his cash prize to buy his own house.
“We rent our farm from the National Trust and I have been trying to save up for my own property. Hopefully, this money will go a long way to achieving that,” he said.
“I need to be sensible with most of it, but I will probably treat myself to a holiday. I would love to go to the Alps in the summer.”
Mr Hawkins currently runs the 520-acre, mixed Warren Farm with his mum and dad.
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“My three older brothers are off doing other things, so when my mum and dad decide to retire I would like to take control of the farm,” he added.
Presenter Christian said: “I grew up on a farm mucking out pigs and helping my dad so I know exactly how much work goes into farming.
“It’s a tough industry to be in, but hopefully winning this fantastic cash prize will make things a bit easier for Fraser and his family.
“I’m sure Fraser will be rubbing his brother's faces in it now that he has won.”
BOTB hands over the keys to a stunning dream car each week as well as a lifestyle prize.
Founded by William Hindmarch in 1999, it has given away £64m-worth of cars so far.
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