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It is with great excitement that we reveal the shortlist for this year's British Farming Awards. 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.

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.

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."

Introducing the 2026 British Farming Awards shortlist:

Agricultural Student of the Year 

Betty Battarbee, North Yorkshire 

Emma Burgess, Shetland 

Faith Claudia Hepple, Northumberland 

Leah Crabbe, Ceredigion 

Louise Gabrielle Summerson, North Yorkshire  

Agricultural Supplier of the Year 

Daw Refrigeration, Exeter  

Duncan & Toplis, Lincolnshire 

Turney Group, Oxfordshire 

Shield Agriculture, Lancashire 

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

Sarah Felstead, Cheshire  

Joanna Hilditch, North Herefordshire  

Clare Otridge, Cambridgeshire 

Clare Price, Warwickshire  

Helen Reeve, Norfolk  

Hannah Rose, Monmouthshire  

Rebecca Tonks, Cornwall 

Clare Wise, Co Durham 

Agri-innovation of the Year 

AgriStride, Lancashire  

Galebreaker, CalfHub, Herefordshire 

Hej Harvester, Worcestershire  

OptiGene Novus, West Sussex 

Yokit, Angus     

Arable Farmer of the Year 

Russ McKenzie, Cambridgeshire  

Philip Rowbottom, West Yorkshire  

Joshua Wright, East Yorkshire 

Beef Farmer of the Year 

J. H. Allis and Son, Lincolnshire  

Charles Owen Grisedale, Ceredigion   

T. D. Jones and Co, Chester 

Alex and Gemma Sell, Essex   

Content Creator of the Year – Sponsored by Hillsgreen

Ben Aveling, Northamptonshire  

Ben Best, Dumfries & Galloway 

Ben Brooke, Cambridgeshire 

Alexander Coggon, North Lincolnshire  

Lauren Gourlay, North Lanarkshire 

Jacob Morrison, Shropshire  

David Wheatley, Cambridgeshire 

Contractor of the Year – Sponsored by Case IH

T. B. Clappison, East Yorkshire  

Tom Dirom Agricultural Contractors, West Yorkshire 

Josh Fletcher, Norfork 

Kirby Cattle Services, Cheshire               

Dairy Farmer of the Year – Sponsored by Asterra

Sarah Bevan and Paul Williams, Gloucestershire  

Dowsons Dairies, Lancashire 

Craig Mounty, Somerset 

Large Diversification of the Year 

Dowsons Dairies, Lancashire  

Fron Farm, Flintshire  

Glebe Farm Foods, Cambridgeshire  

Let's Farm, Cheshire 

Marshall's Farm Shop, Aberdeenshire 

Rackery Retreat, Rackery Farm Shop, Rackery Run and dog wash, Wrexham Clwyd              

Small/Medium Diversification of the Year 

Bates Farm, Cheshire  

Sarah Bevan and Paul Williams, Gloucestershire  

James Casswell, Lincolnshire  

New Sheepfold Farm, North Yorkshire 

Springfield Farm, Midlothian     

Employer of the Year 

Cogent Breeding, Chester 

Quadzilla/CFMOTO, Jasmine, Kent 

St. Ewe Free Range Eggs, Cornwall 

The Summer Berry Company, West Sussex      

Family Farming Business of the Year – Sponsored by Goodyear Farm Tires

Bower Family, Staffordshire  

Dowson Family, Lancashire 

Hunter Family, Preston  

Padda Family, Worcestershire  

Padfield Family, Wiltshire           

Farm Adviser of the Year           

Sarah Davidson, Co Antrim

Ben Griffiths, Shropshire  

Jack Hughes, Bedfordshire 

Kaz Monteith, Herefordshire 

Chloe Rodriguez, Midlothian 

Farm Worker of the Year – Sponsored by Isuzu

Mollie Farney, Gloucestershire 

Jessica Tilley-Moore, Staffordshire  

Harry Todd, Kent 

Tyler Webb, Northamptonshire             

Grassland Farmer – Sponsored by Germinal

BB Haylage, Lincolnshire 

Graham Parks, Cheshire 

William Roobottom, Staffordshire        

New Entrant to Agriculture Award – Sponsored by Addington Fund

Bernadette Benney, Cornwall  

Chloe Lucas, Essex 

Rodrigo Navarro, Hampshire  

Caroline Tasker, Aspire Farm School, East Sussex 

Jessica Tilley-Moore, Staffordshire                       

Regenerative Farmer of the Year – Sponsored by The Ethical Butcher

A. R. Gorringe and Partners, Hereford 

Mallard Grange Farm, North Yorkshire 

Timothy Riley, West Yorkshire    

Sheep Farmer of the Year 

Dandy Farm, Cheshire  

C Lindsay Farming, Isle of Arran 

William Roobottom, Staffordshire 

M. Seed and Son, Home Farm, Auchry  

A. and R. Wilson, Middlesbrough            

Sustainable Farmer of the Year - Sponsored by NSF

Katie Allen, North Wiltshire  

Cole Farming, Mid Devon 

Evesham Vale Growers, Worcestershire  

James Wright, North Herefordshire                      

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

Get your tickets here to celebrate with the finalists at The British Farming Awards: https://www.britishfarmingawards.co.uk/britishfarmingawards/en/page/table-packages