Now in its 13th year, the British Farming Awards continues to be a shining celebration of our industry's incredible people. Those who go above and beyond to put food on our plates, care for our land and inspire future generations.
This year's finalists represent the very best of British agriculture – passionate individuals, determined families and innovative businesses reminding us every day why farming matters.
From stories of success to moments of resilience and quiet impact, each finalist has made a mark, and it is our honour to share their stories and give them the platform they deserve.
As we count down to what many call the best night out in the farming calendar, we cannot wait to welcome our industry back again for an unforgettable celebration of the best of British farming.
READ NOW: British Farming Awards Family of the Year focus on strengthening business for future generations
2025 shortlist
Agricultural Student of the Year
Elektra Brown - Derbyshire
Olivia (Coco) Jalloh - Sussex
Kirsty Brownlee - Cumbria
George Elliott - Derbyshire
Agri-tech Innovator of the Year
Soil Benchmark - North Yorkshire
JRH Water Management - Lincolnshire
Martin Lishman - Lincolnshire
Herdwatch - Shropshire
GreenStalk - Norfolk
O2 Agri - Shropshire
The Keenan Innovation Team - Lincolnshire
Fireward - Essex
Arable Farmer of the Year
Tom Allen-Stevens - Oxfordshire
Jamie Stokes - Cambridgeshire
Will Oliver - Warwickshire
Colin Chappell - North Lincolnshire
Beef Farmer of the Year
Matthew Wright - Staffordshire
Emily Upton - Shropshire
Graham Parks - Cheshire
Katie Davies - Glamorgan
Content Creator of the Year
Annie Winn - Northamptonshire
Charlotte Evans - Gloucestershire
Graeme Parker - Wigtownshire
Lizzie McLaughlin - Cambridgeshire
Mike Greenwood-Wilkins - Wiltshire
Tom Lamb - South Lincolnshire
Tom Ware - Nottinghamshire
Wallace Currie - Isle of Arran
Contractor of the Year
Angus Newton - Norfolk
Jayne Bristol - Lancashire
Neil Fell - Durham
Dairy Farmer of the Year
Dean Sparkes - Bristol
Mark and Caroline Davies - Pembrokeshire
Zara Dorrington - Lincolnshire
Heather Thomas - Camarthen
Peter & Julie Cope and Richard Fair - Cheshire
Rosemary Brown - Derbyshire
Diversification of the Year
(Large)
The Wellbeing 51AV视频- Lancashire
Cotters Park - Co Antrim
New Sheepfold 51AV视频- North Yorkshire
Manor 51AV视频Fruits, Pumpkin Fest - Staffordshire
Mootrition - Cheshire
Cotswold 51AV视频Park - Gloucestershire
Diversification of the Year
(Small to Medium)
Red Hurworth Leisure - Co Durham
Cotton Eye Sew - Cumbria
Eden Yard - Cumbria
Herdwick Experience - Cumbria
Annagh Social 51AV视频CIC - Co Fermanagh
Full Circle Farms Sussex - Sussex
Employer of the Year
Quadzilla (CFMOTO UK and Ireland) - Lincolnshire
The Wellbeing 51AV视频- Lancashire
Hall Hunter Partnership - South East England
CXCS Group - Herefordshire
Family Farming Business of the Year
The Chappell family - Lincolnshire
The Walker family - Lancashire
The Hall family - Berkshire
The Semmens family - Cornwall
51AV视频Worker of the Year
Chloe Lucas - Essex
Takara Comrie - Lincolnshire
Andrew Pugh - Shropshire
Grassland Farmer of the Year
Rob Harvard - Worcestershire
Frazer Bloor - Shropshire
Robert (Roy) Mayers - Co Fermanagh
Manufacturer of the Year
Quadzilla (CFMOTO UK and Ireland) - Lincolnshire
Claydon Drills - Suffolk
Kuhn - Shropshire
Flail-Tec - Ballygawley
Brineflow (Nitrosol) - Norfolk
Weaving Machinery - Worcestershire
New Entrants Award: Against the Odds
Andrew and Cath Broadhead - Lancashire
Chrissie Crossman - Wiltshire
Harry Churchill - Bristol
James Newhouse - North Yorkshire
Regenerative Farmer of the Year
Colin Chappell - North Lincolnshire
Craig Livingstone - Hampshire
David Finlay - Dumfries and Galloway
Dr Johnny Wake - Northamptonshire
Graham Parks - Cheshire
Hugh Carter - Durham
Neil White - Berwickshire
Sheep Farmer of the Year
Amelia Brighouse - Cheshire
Matt Bagley - Lincolnshire
Tom Cox - Staffordshire
George and Nicola (GT Wordie) - Aberdeenshire
Sustainable Farmer of the Year
Ellen Firth - Denbighshire
Matt and Lloyd Smith - Cambridgeshire
Jodie Simm - Greater London
Women in Agriculture Award
Hannah Binns - Lancashire
Harriet Cowan - Derbyshire
Karen Powell - Herefordshire
Kate Robinson - Shropshire
Shabawn Farrall - Cheshire
Sophie Throup - Yorkshire
Torrence Summerfield - Staffordshire
Baroness Kate Rock - Dorset
READ NOW: Kaleb Cooper to judge Young British Farming Award to celebrate new entrants
A few words from some of last year's winners
Agri-tech Innovator of the Year鈥�
PES Technologies, Norfolk鈥�
"Being recognised as Agri-Tech Innovator of the Year was huge validation of what we have been building here at PES; it has been a real badge of honour. I am humbled to have been asked to review the most exciting innovations in British farming this year and wish all of the competitors the very best of luck!"
Contractor of the Year鈥�
Nigel Harper, ND Harper, Cheshire鈥�
"The British Farming Awards celebrate all the amazing things happening within our industry - it is the creme de la creme. Winning Contractor of the Year last year was the proudest moment of my career so far. I'm really excited to be judging this year and can't wait to meet the finalists, I am particularly looking forward to picking up some tips and getting other contractors' thoughts on our industry. Good Luck to all of the 2025 finalists."
Arable Farmer of the Year鈥�
Nicholas Watts, Vine House Farm, Spalding鈥�
"I never thought that Arable Farmer of the Year would be awarded to someone whose passion is also looking after the countryside, and I was delighted to be the winner."
Family Farming Business of the Year
The Ladds family, R&E Ladds, Cumbria鈥��
"We were absolutely overwhelmed to win last year's award. We were just pleased to be nominated and to be part of such a wonderful occasion, to win was beyond our wildest dreams. We are so very proud, and all of us at Benson Hall wish this year's nominees all the best of luck."
Diversification of the Year (Small to Medium)
Cheryl Reeves, Agri-cation CIC, Wrexham鈥�
"Good luck to all the finalists for the Small Diversification of the Year British Farming Award, this was an amazing achievement for myself and Agri-cation CIC last year and it has opened up a world of opportunity, enabling more communities to come together and learn about animal production."
Diversification of the Year (Large)
Ed Foster, The Rhynd, JLW Foster, Fife鈥�
"We wish everyone the best of luck this year and can't wait to see who emerges as a potential for the ‘Diversification of the Year' award. It was such a surprise to win it last year, and we still get people mentioning it all these months later.
"It was the perfect rubber stamp to tell us that we have not lost the plot and some of what we do is okay."
READ NOW: British Farming Awards: Soil-first approach helps Cheshire dairy farm build sustainable future
