The Belfast Miss Great Britain finalist 2026 wants to use her voice to make sure the next generation sees a future in farming.
Chloe Jamison, who just recentIy turned 21, farms alongside her father, Nigel, her mother, Maeve, and her brother, Niall, near Ballycastle, Co. Antrim.
She said: “Our business, Jamison’s Potatoes, has been in the family for over 50 years and is now in its third generation, which is something I’m very proud of.
“I’m currently studying a Level 3 Access diploma in biological and biomedical science.
“I previously studied agriculture at Greenmount College, where I did a work-based diploma in agriculture and was awarded top student in beef and lamb production, which was a proud achievement for me and really strengthened my knowledge of the industry.
“I’ll be progressing on to study sustainable agriculture this September.”
The final for Miss Great Britain Belfast 2026 will take place on June 7 at the Merchant Hotel, Belfast.
“I entered to step outside my comfort zone, but also to use the platform to promote agriculture, support rural communities, and highlight the role of women within the industry,” Chloe told Agriland.
“I’m not just representing women in agriculture, I’m proving we belong at the forefront of it.
“I’ve been involved in agriculture my entire life. It’s not just what I do, it’s who I am.
“I’ve grown up around the farm from a young age, whether that was helping with cattle or being involved in the potato side of the business, which has always been a big part of what we do.”
Chloe explained how from busy planting and harvesting seasons to the day-to-day work that goes on behind the scenes, she has always been “hands-on”.
“It’s hard work, but there’s something really rewarding about it, especially being part of a family business that has been built up over generations,” she said.
Chloe is also heavily involved in Moycraig Young Farmers’ Club where she currently serves as secretary, and is active at both club and county level within the Young Farmers’ Club Ulster (YFCU).
Through Young Farmers, she is part of the Committee for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (AERA) and the Wellbeing and Development Committee, as well as being a YFSeesU ambassador, who are YFCU members trained on topics such as wellbeing, mental health and bereavement.
She is also a farm safety mentor, visiting different clubs and organisations to promote the importance of farm safety.
She explained: “Young Farmers has given me the platform to grow my confidence, my skills, and my voice within agriculture.
“I’d love to see more recognition for young people in agriculture, especially women, and continued support for rural communities.”
Chloe plans to continue her education by studying sustainable agriculture, while building a career within the agricultural industry and staying closely involved in the family farm.
“Agriculture isn’t just my background. It’s my future, and I’m determined to be part of driving it forward.
“Farming is facing real challenges at the minute, with rising costs and constant pressures on the industry, and it’s not always easy. But the only way forward is to keep pushing on and supporting each other.
“For me, farming isn’t just an industry. It’s a community, it’s a lifestyle, and it’s a huge part of our culture.
“I think it’s important we continue to stand up for it and be proud of what we do,” she said.