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The finalists have been selected for the 2026 , a group of impressive young farmers who are making remarkable contributions to the industry. Sponsored by Massey Feeds and Harpers Feeds, these awards are dedicated to celebrating the next generation of British farmers with the awards ceremony taking place at Cannon Hall Farm, home of the 2023 British Farming Awards Content Creator of the Year, on September 19, 2026.Ìý

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This year's shortlist spreads across 12 categories, including the Kaleb Cooper New Entrant Award, and with a record-breaking number of nominations, it was a tough task for this year's judging panel. The Young British Farming Awards not only recognises the achievements of these young agricultural trailblazers but also inspires the continued growth and development of the British farming industry for generations to come.Ìý

The 2026 Young British Farming Awards shortlist

Junior Young Handler of the Year (6-10 years) Ìý

• Edie King, Lancashire 
• Tommy Digweed, Gloucestershire Ìý
• Elsie Goulsbra, Lincolnshire  Ìý

Senior Young Handler of the Year (11-17 years) Ìý

• Zara Clough, South Cumbria Ìý
• Jack Moon, Devon Ìý
• Annie Thomas, Carmarthenshire  Ìý

Kaleb Cooper New Entrant of the Year – Sponsored by LantraÌýÌý

• Archie Morris, Essex Ìý
• Charlie Saddington, Worcestershire Ìý
• Teddy Round, Lancashire  Ìý

Young Farmers' Club of the year – Sponsored by KW FeedsÌýÌý

• Penrith Young Farmers, North Cumbria Ìý
• Drigg YFC, North Cumbria Ìý
• Pontfaen Young Farmers, Brecknock Ìý

Young Farmers' Club Junior Member of the Year (under 18) Ìý

• Macie Lewis, Devon Ìý
• Molly Satterthwaite, South Cumbria Ìý
• Jessica Hodgson, North Cumbria  Ìý

Young Farmers' Club Senior Member of the Year (18-30 years) – Sponsored by FCNÌýÌý

• Sian Healey, Carmarthenshire Ìý
• Hannah Rees, Pembrokeshire Ìý
• Rebecca Denney, South Cumbria Ìý

Young Fundraising Hero Ìý

• Joe Trofer-Cook, Lincolnshire Ìý
• Finley Mewse, Dorset Ìý
• Luke McKinstry, Co Down Ìý

Junior Young 51AVÊÓƵWorker of the Year (6-10 years) Ìý

• William Pearson, West Yorkshire Ìý
• Henry Bates, Lincolnshire Ìý
• Edward Williamson, Co Durham Ìý

Senior Young 51AVÊÓƵWorker of the Year (11-17 years) – Sponsored by KroneÌýÌý

• Ashton Wallace, Co Antrim Ìý
• Jack Smith, Buckinghamshire Ìý
• Finlay Gallagher, Kent Ìý

Young Farmer of the Future – Sponsored by NFU MutualÌýÌý

• William Robinson, North Cumbria Ìý
• Isaac Fryer, Leicestershire Ìý
• Nancy Morgan, Worcestershire Ìý

Young Innovator of the Year – Sponsored by Brooksby CollegeÌýÌý

• Ben O'Connor - FarmFlow App, County Down Ìý
• James Hiles - TB Scanner, Derbyshire Ìý
• Elizabeth Eden - Snow-Saver Net, Cambridgeshire Ìý

Farmers Guardian Young Farming Hero – Sponsored by Massey FergusonÌýÌý

• William Hunt, Derbyshire Ìý
• Archie Mowat, Sutherland Ìý
• Georgia Wright, North Cumbria Ìý

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