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It that time of year again and nominations for the British Farming Awards are open again. So if you know a worthy winner of any of the categories then please get nominating. Just getting to the final is a great achievement and every farmer at the event seems to enjoy the evening! We certainly did and will be at the awards again in 2018.
There are 14 categories in total. All recognising farming’s core sectors – arable, beef, sheep, dairy and machinery – as well as acknowledging the vast array of farm diversifications emerging as farmers add value to their businesses.
The awards aren't just about the scale of a business - they are about innovation and adaptability. So tag people on TFF who you think should enter or just nominate them and then tag them.
Entries close on Friday 13th July 2018
Here are all the categories and the winners in 2017
Agricultural Student of the Year
Benjamin Theaker
Nottingham Trent University
Arable Innovator of the Year
Elveden Farms, Norfolk
Beef Innovator of the Year
Glenarm Castle Estate,
Co Antrim
Contractor Innovator of the Year
Graeme Parker Hoof Trimming, Dumfries and Galloway
Dairy Innovator of the Year
Lune Valley Dairy, Brades Farm, Lancashire
Digital Innovator of the Year
Rock and Roll Farming, Lower Eyton Farm, North Wales
Diversification Innovator of the Year – Small to Medium
Hesper Farm Skyr, Hesper Farm, North Yorkshire
Diversification Innovator of the Year – Large
Coldharbour Farm, Frasers, Kent
Family Farming Business of the Year
L J Fairburn & Son, Ivy House Farm, Lincolnshire
Farmers Guardian Farming Hero of the Year
This award recognises an individual or group of people who strive to make a positive difference to the lives of other people during times of uncertainty or adversity. They may also be campaigning to raise awareness to the wider industry and beyond.
'Are Ewe Okay?' campaign
Machinery Innovator of the Year
Swing Over Feed Cover, Swarthmoor Hall Farm, Cumbria
New Entrant Awards: Against the odds
Penllech Bach, Gwynedd
Outstanding Contribution to British Agriculture
This prestigious award is designed to recognise one individual’s dedication to the farming industry.
The Award is given to a member of the agricultural industry who has worked tirelessly for UK farming, either through delivering innovation, championing the needs for fellow farmers, spearheading change and/or promoting the industry to the wider public.
Sheep Innovator of the Year
Gower Salt Marsh Lamb, Weobley Castle Farm, South Wales
