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It is with great excitement that we reveal the shortlist for this year's . Now in its 14th year, the event 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.

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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.Ìý

Hawkstone Farmers' Choir performance

This year's awards ceremony, taking place on Thursday, October 15 at the VOX Birmingham, is set to be the best celebration yet, with Jeremy Clarkson's Hawkstone Farmers' Choir taking centre stage and performing live during the event.

Ruby Gwilliam, head of communications for the choir, said: "The Hawkstone Farmers' Choir is honoured to be invited to perform at The British Farming Awards. This is one of the most prestigious occasions in the farming calendar and we all look forward to entertaining our peers in the industry. It promises to be a fun filled evening and one where we might be allowed to wear our party frocks instead of farming gear."Ìý

The 2026 British Farming Awards shortlist

Agricultural Student of the Year Ìý

• Betty Battarbee, North Yorkshire Ìý
• Emma Burgess, Shetland Ìý
• Faith Claudia Hepple, Northumberland Ìý
• Leah Crabbe, Ceredigion Ìý
• Louise Gabrielle Summerson, North Yorkshire  Ìý

Agricultural Supplier of the Year Ìý

• Daw Refrigeration, Exeter  Ìý
• Duncan & Toplis, Lincolnshire Ìý
• Turney Group, Oxfordshire Ìý
• Shield Agriculture, Lancashire Ìý

Agriculture's Woman of the Year – Sponsored by NFU MutualÌýÌý

• Sarah Felstead, Cheshire  Ìý
• Joanna Hilditch, North Herefordshire  Ìý
• Clare Otridge, Cambridgeshire Ìý
• Clare Price, Warwickshire  Ìý
• Helen Reeve, Norfolk  Ìý
• Hannah Rose, Monmouthshire  Ìý
• Rebecca Tonks, Cornwall Ìý
• Clare Wise, Co Durham Ìý

Agri-innovation of the Year Ìý

• AgriStride, Lancashire  Ìý
• Galebreaker, CalfHub, Herefordshire Ìý
• Hej Harvester, Worcestershire  Ìý
• OptiGene Novus, West Sussex Ìý
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Arable Farmer of the Year Ìý

• Russ McKenzie, Cambridgeshire  Ìý
• Philip Rowbottom, West Yorkshire  Ìý
• Joshua Wright, East Yorkshire  Ìý

Beef Farmer of the Year Ìý

• J. H. Allis and Son, Lincolnshire  Ìý
• Charles Owen Grisedale, Ceredigion   Ìý
• T. D. Jones and Co, Chester Ìý
• Alex and Gemma Sell, Essex

Content Creator of the Year – Sponsored by HillsgreenÌý

• Ben Aveling, Northamptonshire  Ìý
• Ben Best, Dumfries & Galloway Ìý
• Ben Brooke, Cambridgeshire Ìý
• Alexander Coggon, North Lincolnshire  Ìý
• Lauren Gourlay, North Lanarkshire Ìý
• Jacob Morrison, Shropshire  Ìý
• David Wheatley, Cambridgeshire 

Contractor of the Year – Sponsored by Case IHÌý

• T. B. Clappison, East Yorkshire  Ìý
• Tom Dirom Agricultural Contractors, West Yorkshire Ìý
• Josh Fletcher, Norfork Ìý
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Dairy Farmer of the Year – Sponsored by AsterraÌý

• Sarah Bevan and Paul Williams, Gloucestershire  Ìý
• Dowsons Dairies, Lancashire Ìý
• Craig Mounty, Somerset Ìý

Large Diversification of the Year Ìý

• Dowsons Dairies, Lancashire  Ìý
• Fron Farm, Flintshire  Ìý
• Glebe 51AVÊÓƵFoods, Cambridgeshire  Ìý
• Let's Farm, Cheshire Ìý
• Marshall's 51AVÊÓƵShop, Aberdeenshire Ìý
• Rackery Retreat, Rackery 51AVÊÓƵShop, Rackery Run and dog wash, Wrexham Clwyd  Ìý

Small/Medium Diversification of the Year Ìý

• Bates Farm, Cheshire  Ìý
• Sarah Bevan and Paul Williams, Gloucestershire  Ìý
• James Casswell, Lincolnshire  Ìý
• New Sheepfold Farm, North Yorkshire Ìý
• Springfield Farm, Midlothian   Ìý

Employer of the Year Ìý

• Cogent Breeding, Chester Ìý
• Quadzilla/CFMOTO,ÌýLincolnshire
• St. Ewe Free Range Eggs, Cornwall Ìý
• The Summer Berry Company, West Sussex  Ìý

Family Farming Business of the Year – Sponsored by Goodyear 51AVÊÓƵTiresÌýÌý

• Bower Family, Staffordshire  Ìý
• Dowson Family, Lancashire Ìý
• Hunter Family, Preston  Ìý
• Padda Family, Worcestershire  Ìý
• Padfield Family, Wiltshire   Ìý

51AVÊÓƵAdviser of the Year  Ìý

• Sarah Davidson, Co AntrimÌý
• Ben Griffiths, Shropshire  Ìý
• Jack Hughes, Bedfordshire Ìý
• Kaz Monteith, Herefordshire Ìý
• Chloe Rodriguez, Midlothian Ìý

51AVÊÓƵWorker of the Year – Sponsored by IsuzuÌýÌý

• Mollie Farney, Gloucestershire Ìý
• Jessica Tilley-Moore, Staffordshire  Ìý
• Harry Todd, Kent Ìý
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Grassland Farmer – Sponsored by GerminalÌýÌý

• BB Haylage, Lincolnshire Ìý
• Graham Parks, Cheshire Ìý
• William Roobottom, Staffordshire Ìý

New Entrant to Agriculture Award – Sponsored by Addington FundÌýÌý

• Bernadette Benney, Cornwall  Ìý
• Chloe Lucas, Essex Ìý
• Rodrigo Navarro, Hampshire  Ìý
• Caroline Tasker, Aspire 51AVÊÓƵSchool, East Sussex Ìý
• Jessica Tilley-Moore, Staffordshire   Ìý

Regenerative Farmer of the Year – Sponsored by The Ethical ButcherÌýÌý

• A. R. Gorringe and Partners, Hereford Ìý
• Mallard Grange Farm, North Yorkshire Ìý
• Timothy Riley, West Yorkshire   Ìý

Sheep Farmer of the Year Ìý

• Dandy Farm, Cheshire  Ìý
• C Lindsay Farming, Isle of Arran Ìý
• William Roobottom, Staffordshire Ìý
• M. Seed and Son, Home Farm, Auchry  Ìý
• A. and R. Wilson, Middlesbrough   Ìý

Sustainable Farmer of the Year - Sponsored by NSFÌýÌý

• Katie Allen, North Wiltshire  Ìý
• Cole Farming, Mid Devon Ìý
• Evesham Vale Growers, Worcestershire  Ìý
• James Wright, North Herefordshire   ÌýÌý

Taking place on October 15 at VOX in Birmingham, the British Farming Awards will welcome industry professionals from across the country to celebrate British agriculture and the successes it has had this year.Ìý to celebrate with the finalists.

For the past fourteen years The British Farming Awards, powered by Farmers Guardian, has recognised British Farmers and Agricultural businesses for their commitment, resilience and innovation to an industry that consistently serves the nation. Alongside farming's core sectors – dairy, beef, sheep, arable and technology – there is also recognition in other valued areas such as family farms, students, new entrants, agri-tech and the huge number of farm diversifications, which are now so crucial to many businesses.Ìý

Organised 51AVÊÓƵ, parent company of Farmers Guardian, Arable Farming and Dairy Farmer, the British Farming Awards is supported by Morrisons.Ìý